Senior Project Manager - Wastewater - Chelmsford, MA

Responsibilities

• Manage study, design, and construction phases for wastewater projects such as treatment plant upgrades, process improvements, process modeling, etc.
• Drive strong financial performance through effective project budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Provide exceptional client service by proactively addressing their needs, regulatory concerns, and operational challenges.
• Build, lead, and coordinate Massachusetts-based wastewater team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee wastewater project design elements including preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment, solids handling, and hydraulic capacity improvements.
• Avoid non-compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables in alignment with contracts and funding requirements.
• Utilize project management tools (Deltek Vantagepoint) to track performance, budgets, and staff utilization.
• Lead business development efforts primarily in Massachusetts, including identifying opportunities with municipalities and utilities and preparing technical fee proposals.
• Coverage with subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout study, design, and construction phases.
• Implement and enforce project-specific quality management plans for wastewater design and documentation.
• Identify and communicate risks related to permitting, constructability, and system performance; collaborate with leadership on mitigation strategies.
• May serve as a TEAM LEAD when applicable, supervising staff, mentoring junior engineers, and managing workloads to maintain project fluidity.

Requirements

• BS or MS/ME (preferred) in Civil Engineering with Sanitary or Environmental Engineering focus
• 20+ years of progressive experience working on wastewater projects including treatment, collection, and conveyance systems
• Strong technical knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
• Professional Engineering License in MA, with ability to obtain in NH, ME and/or VT
• Strong communication skills, an acute understanding of project finances, scheduling, and client management skills