Project Manager, Water Conveyance

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the daily execution of water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring deliverables stay on track and within budget.
• Cook up with internal teams and subconsultants, managing schedules, task assignments, and resource needs.
• Support the development of project scopes, budgets, and timelines, working closely with senior leadership and technical staff.
• Lead design coordination efforts, reviewing technical documents for quality, consistency, and constructability.
• Facilitate clear and proactive communication with clients, serving as the day-to-day project contact and ensuring alignment on project goals.
• Assist with regulatory coordination and permitting, helping navigate agency requirements with the support of technical leads.
• Identify project risks early, and collaborate with team members and senior PMs to develop practical solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, providing technical support and helping them grow into larger roles.
• Participate in proposal development and project scoping discussions, supporting LAN’s growth while building your own client management skills.

Requirements

• Required Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering with emphasis on treatment from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment design, with hands-on project management or task leadership exposure.
  • Solid understanding of industry standards, local regulations, and best practices for treatment plant design and delivery.
• Skills:
  • A knack for keeping projects organized and moving forward, from kickoff meetings to construction support.
  • A continuous learning mindset—stays on top of the latest treatment technologies, equipment, and innovations.
  • A collaborative spirit with a passion for mentoring younger engineers and building great project teams.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager who’s passionate about making treatment systems smarter, more efficient, and easier to operate, and who’s ready to take on the challenge of managing projects while building toward more leadership.