Project Manager Wastewater

Weston & Sampson

The Role

Overview

Lead wastewater engineering projects, managing teams, design, and construction.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimating
  • wastewater design
  • stormwater design
  • report development
  • proposal development
  • construction procurement

Tasks

-Participate in professional organizations and technical committees -Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationships, market sector awareness, and competitive pursuits, including participation in proposal development and interviews / presentations -Preparation of engineering and construction cost estimates -Supervise and lead project teams in the field evaluation and assessment of existing wastewater facilities and infrastructure, including collection systems, pumping stations, and treatment facilities -Evaluation, study, and design of municipal wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection/conveyance systems -Managing technical and support staff on multiple concurrent projects -Supervise and lead project teams in the development of engineering reports, studies, and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches -Site and stormwater design of development projects -Adhering to project budgets, tracking financial performance, and managing invoicing -Preparing competitive proposals and leading interview teams -Supervise, train, and mentor engineering and non-technical support staff -Assess opportunities and define project scope, schedule, and fee, as well as determine work procedures and staffing and subconsultant assignments -Support the procurement of construction services, including support and evaluation of public bidding, contract execution, and construction administration

Requirements

  • pe license
  • bs engineering
  • hydraulics
  • cost estimating
  • permitting
  • communication

What You Bring

-Have strong communication skills (oral and written) and be able to remain organized with multiple concurrent projects and deadlines -Demonstrated experience with: -New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts PE license or ability to obtain within six months -10 to 15 years of relevant experience working with municipal and private clients in engineering or project management roles, including: -Adept at interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, team leadership, and presentations and ability to work collaboratively -BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering -Understanding of typical project funding mechanisms, local government budgeting and procurement processes, and federal, state, and local regulations -Familiarity with the permitting process on the federal, state, and local level. -A high degree of treatment process and pump sizing/hydraulics knowledge -Cost estimating experience -Active member of relevant industry associations

The Company

About Weston & Sampson

-Founded in 1899 by Robert Spurr Weston, the firm pioneered U.S. wastewater treatment and grew with George Sampson to become a water-treatment innovator. -From a one-person consultancy in Boston, it expanded across the East Coast into a multi-practice engineering and environmental services firm. -Today it delivers interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services for public and private sectors, tackling projects from parks to water treatment plants. -Typical engagements include large urban park renewals, flood mitigation studies, PFAS removal at treatment facilities, and structural engineering for civic plazas. -Sector strengths include infrastructure systems and water resource projects, supported by environmental permitting, geotechnical, landscape architecture, and construction management. -Unusual facts: it continues to build on century-old innovations in wastewater treatment while evolving into climate resiliency and community revitalization.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction)

Municipal

Commercial

Buildings

Utilities

Government