Process Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

TL;DR

Process Project Manager (Water/Wastewater): Lead the full lifecycle of water and wastewater treatment projects from studies and planning through design, permitting, and construction with an accent on technical excellence, client satisfaction, and development of younger engineers. Focus on assembling and directing project teams, managing budgets and schedules, and building long-term client relationships.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (hybrid, up to 2 days/week remote)

Company

Highly respected, growth-oriented civil and environmental engineering firm recognized as one of the best places to work, with a collaborative, mentorship-rich environment.

What you will do

• Lead and manage water and wastewater treatment projects, including studies, preliminary and final design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Assemble and direct project teams; plan, coordinate, and monitor activities to achieve technical, schedule, and financial goals.
• Develop scopes of work, fee estimates, project execution plans, and winning proposals in collaboration with clients.
• Monitor and control project budgets and schedules; track progress and address variances proactively.
• Coach and mentor junior staff to support their technical growth and career development.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and collaborate with group manager to ensure steady workflow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 10+ years of related experience in water and/or wastewater treatment projects (study, planning, design, construction administration, and project management).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Proven experience managing projects: scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Demonstrated success in client management, relationship building, and proposal preparation.
• Experience coordinating with funding agencies and navigating project permitting.
• Familiarity with municipal, township, and county government practices and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mentorship-rich environment with strong support for training and career development.
• Meaningful community involvement and healthy work-life balance.
• Core principles of understanding and serving clients well, delivering on commitments, and having fun as a team.