Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager - Pocatello, ID

About the role

The Water/Wastewater Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc., is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Spokane, WA, Boise, ID, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Pocatello, ID, or Salt Lake City, UT. The ideal candidate will lead large, complex municipal water and wastewater programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex infrastructure programs with multiple stakeholders and phased delivery
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of major water/wastewater systems
• Ensure strong financial performance across project portfolios
• Manage contracts, subconsultants, and regulatory coordination
• Lead planning and design for municipal water and wastewater systems, including conveyance and pumping systems, storage and distribution systems, collection systems and treatment facilities
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Cover multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants
• Oversee project financials including forecasting, invoicing, and profitability
• Ensure successful project closeout and client satisfaction
• Manage complex design tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates
• Serve as Engineer of Record or technical lead on projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field); PE license required or ability to obtain 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a focus on water and wastewater systems
• Demonstrated experience delivering municipal water/wastewater programs and infrastructure projects
• Proven success managing complex, multi-phase projects, including coordination with stakeholders, subconsultants, and funding partners
• Experience leading design efforts and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery
• Strong understanding of public agency processes, permitting requirements, and funding mechanisms
• Experience supporting full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and closeout
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools (e.g., hydraulic modeling, drafting/design software, Bluebeam, spreadsheets)
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with experience mentoring and developing staff
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development, including pursuit support and contract acquisition

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retailment: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement