Senior Project Manager – Water Treatment & Infrastructure

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background to lead the delivery of a large-scale water treatment and disposal facility. This role will serve as the primary point of accountability for coordinating multi-discipline engineering teams, managing complex civil and mechanical scopes, and driving project execution from development through commissioning.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery for a complex water treatment and disposal facility, including industrial process water, potable water, and water reclamation systems
• Serve as the primary owner's representative for managing third-party engineering firms across civil, mechanical, and process disciplines
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risk management on a $100M+ capital project
• Coordinate permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental requirements associated with water treatment and discharge operations
• Develop and maintain master project schedules, budgets, and reporting structures across all engineering and construction workstreams
• Manage contractor and subcontractor relationships, including RFP/bid processes, contract negotiations, and performance oversight
• Lead design review meetings, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts
• Interface with internal stakeholders, local authorities, and utility providers to maintain alignment on project objectives
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively; escalate issues with recommended corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to all safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years managing large-scale water infrastructure or industrial water treatment projects
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in excess of $100M in total installed cost
• Strong background managing multi-discipline engineering firms (civil, structural, mechanical, process) in an owner's representative or EPC capacity
• Sufficient civil engineering technical depth to critically review design deliverables, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and pose substantive technical questions to engineering firms — serving as the internal accountable party for civil design review without a stamping requirement
• Proficiency in project controls tools including scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and cost management platforms
• Solid understanding of water treatment processes including industrial process water, potable systems, and water reclamation/reuse
• Foundational understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to water treatment and discharge facilities, with the ability to effectively manage and coordinate dedicated permitting staff or consultants responsible for this scope
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and engineering firms simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil or related discipline
• PMP certification
• Experience with design-build or EPC delivery models
• Experience on greenfield or first-of-kind industrial facility projects

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills across technical and executive audiences
• Ability to drive accountability across large, matrixed project teams
• Detail-oriented with a strategic perspective on risk and schedule management
• Self-directed and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving project environments

About Us

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

Who We Are

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to providing our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies. Our Mission To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry. Core Values SAFETY Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed. TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act. INTEGRITY + TRUST We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation. AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver. ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.