Water/Wastewater Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager with at least eight (8) years of experience in water resources and/or wastewater. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering or a related field, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and increasing skills in creativity and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of water-related infrastructure projects
• Play an important role in managing client relationships
• Involvement in strategic initiatives to drive the growth of the water/wastewater group, both locally and nationally
• Flexible hybrid work schedule with some travel as necessary for client needs

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with water resources and/or wastewater
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Qualifications

• Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in application of engineering
• Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment

Skills

• Advanced recognition of the need for and development of design
• Perform complex analysis
• Check and sign off on basic design calculations
• Layout drawings for a component and demonstrate an understanding of relationships
• Design elements/components of a project and coordinate development with other elements and disciplines
• Demonstrate understanding between specifications, cost estimates and pay items
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files, assuring adequate independent QC reviews

Benefits

At Benesch, we offer:

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that supports your work-life balance
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with some travel as necessary for client needs.

External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.

Contact Information

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.