Senior Project Manager Water/Wastewater

About the role

Mott MacDonald is expanding its Water practice in North America and seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through delivery including financial performance
• Provide process engineering expertise, including treatment plant design and optimization
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets, ensuring successful delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders
• Develop and review technical reports, design documents, and specifications
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management
• Strong experience in process design for treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems
• Proficient in Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® and Revit
• Proven ability to deliver projects across planning, design, and construction phases
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Colorado preferred or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and client relationships
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package including 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills
• The expected salary for this position is $140,000 - $171,000

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $140,000 - $171,000.

Schedule

Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.