Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are working with a leading national engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to help lead and grow its water infrastructure business across Arizona.
This is an exciting opportunity for an established engineering professional to take on a senior leadership position, combining technical project delivery with business development, client relationship management, and team growth.
The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the firm's presence in the Phoenix market, developing long-term relationships with municipal and utility clients, and building a high-performing engineering team.
This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded water/wastewater engineering leader who enjoys winning work, developing people, and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the growth and development of the water/wastewater engineering practice across the Phoenix region.
Develop and execute business development strategies to expand the client base and secure new project opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, public utilities, water districts, and other infrastructure clients.
Oversee the successful delivery of water and wastewater engineering projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, billing, and overall financial performance.
Monitor project backlog, resource allocation, staff utilization, and operational efficiency.
Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering professionals to support the continued growth of the practice.
Lead proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
Provide technical leadership and guidance across municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with regional leadership and other engineering disciplines to identify strategic growth opportunities.
Support staff development, performance management, and long-term team planning.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
8+ years of experience in civil or environmental engineering, with a concentration in water/wastewater infrastructure design.
Demonstrated experience managing water/wastewater engineering projects from planning and design through delivery.
Strong business development capabilities, including developing client relationships and securing new projects.
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
Strong understanding of project budgets, profitability, resource management, and operational performance.
Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
Ability to balance technical oversight, project delivery, and business growth responsibilities.
Preferred Experience
Established relationships with municipalities, water districts, utility providers, and public agencies across Arizona.
Experience growing a water/wastewater engineering group, department, or regional practice.
Background in municipal water supply, treatment, distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment infrastructure.
Proven track record of winning new work and expanding existing client accounts.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and project portfolios.
Strong commercial awareness and experience overseeing departmental financial performance.
What's on Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Generous paid time off and parental leave benefits.
Professional license bonuses and continuing education support.
Additional compensation for qualifying billable hours worked beyond 40 hours per week.
Significant autonomy to influence business development and regional growth.
Opportunity to build and lead a growing water/wastewater engineering team.
Long-term career progression within an established national engineering consultancy.
The opportunity to deliver meaningful infrastructure projects supporting Arizona's growing communities.
Interested?
If you're an experienced water/wastewater engineering professional looking to take the next step into a senior leadership position, this is an excellent opportunity to combine technical expertise, business development, and team leadership.
Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential discussion about the position.
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