Project Manager Water and Wastewater

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Oversee design, engineering, and construction processes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential project risks.
• Establish and maintain clear communication with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage a cross-functional team of engineers, technical experts, and consultants.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project staff to support professional growth.
• Facilitate team collaboration and meetings, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to project tasks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, managing expectations and fostering strong relationships.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards throughout all project phases.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within financial constraints.
• Track expenditures and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Review and approve change orders and ensure proper documentation for scope changes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license highly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale horizontal infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, water treatment plants, and wastewater systems.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with MS Project or Primavera.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Indepth knowledge of water/wastewater regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government agencies and utilities.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessments, permits, and regulatory processes for water/wastewater projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Strong career growth opportunities.

Company Information

Cube Root Corporation is a Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and certified 8(a) small business headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC. We specialize in construction management, program and project planning, project management, program management, facilities management and engineering services. Our passion is to provide professional advice to policy makers, developers, fellow engineers and others in facilities planning, design and construction. As a company and as individuals, we are committed to the highest ethical standards and hold ourselves accountable to our clients, but most importantly to the communities that depend on our work. We take on big challenges and are committed to seeing them through to a successful conclusion.