Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Summary

Position Purpose:  Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale capital infrastructure projects. This role serves as a subject matter expert, managing critical projects that have significant impacts on Operational, Financial, and Regulatory objectives. The position coordinates cross-functional teams and works transversally across business units to ensure strategic align

Wastewater Responsibilities

Position Purpose:  Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale capital infrastructure projects. This role serves as a subject matter expert, managing critical projects that have significant impacts on Operational, Financial, and Regulatory objectives. The position coordinates cross-functional teams and works transversally across business units to ensure strategic alignment and project success. Primary Duties/Responsibilities:  Project Lifecycle Management : Oversee all phases of large-scale water/wastewater projects, from conceptual design and funding approvals through execution and project closeout. Execution Strategy : Drive efficiency in project delivery by monitoring key performance metrics and utilizing alternate procurement and delivery methods. Financial Stewardship: Manage complex project budgets, perform ongoing risk/opportunity assessments, and ensure financial accountability. Stakeholder & Change Management : Work transversally with corporate and local business units; act as a bridge between technical teams and leadership to ensure asset owner satisfaction. Compliance & Standards : Ensure all project designs adhere to corporate Technical, Environmental, and Health & Safety/Security standards. Permitting & Regulatory : Coordinate with local staff to manage environmental and governmental permitting processes. Reporting : Provide monthly status reports to management regarding project performance, risks, and milestone achievements. Continuous Improvement : Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes, and provide technical expertise for facility condition assessments. Work Environment: Ability to travel approximately 30-40% to business units as required. Work is conducted in both office and field/facility environments. Education/Experience/Background:  Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10+ years of experience in managing large/complex water/wastewater design and construction projects (treatment plants, pumping stations, transmission/distribution). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Thorough working knowledge of water/wastewater process applications and environmental regulatory frameworks. Project Management : Expert capability in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing complex projects. Leadership : Demonstrated "leadership by example" and ability to influence cross-functional teams. Analytical Skills : Strong financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting. Systems Proficiency : Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, and experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle). Communication : Superior presentation and reporting skills; ability to communicate complex information to diverse stakeholder groups. Required Certification/Licenses/Training:  PMP and/or Constructio