Weston & Sampson

Project Manager - Water

Weston & Sampson$115K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or equivalent Engineering required; Master's preferred
  • Professional engineering license or ability to obtain within one year; Massachusetts or New Hampshire preferred
  • Valid driver's license with travel required to client meetings and project sites
  • Experience with public bidding projects in Massachusetts or New Hampshire
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Focus on interpersonal relationships, team leadership, and mentorship
  • Dedicated to drinking water engineering and project management

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project teams for drinking water infrastructure projects from conception to construction
  • Manage multiple projects and client relationships, focusing on technical and budgetary aspects
  • Navigate water system permitting, funding, planning, and design processes
  • Define project scope and develop schedules, budgets, and staffing plans
  • Prepare or supervise engineering reports and Contract Documents
  • Assist in business development and proposal creation with senior management support
  • Build long-term relationships with municipal clients
  • Mentor and train junior staff, fostering their professional development
  • Engage with professional organizations through presentations and committees

Benefits

  • Flexible work-from-home options a few days a week
  • Opportunity for mentoring junior staff and building client relationships
  • Involvement in professional organizations and community engagement
  • Support in business development and proposal preparation from senior management
  • Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Weston & Sampson is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with 8-15 years of experience for our Drinking Water Program. The Project Manager will have in-depth knowledge of municipal water utilities, work with a variety of skilled staff in a team environment and be responsible for managing distribution and/or treatment projects. The position will be staffed from one of our Massachusetts or New Hampshire office locations with the flexibility to work from home a couple days a week.

What you'll do:
  • Overseeing project teams with preparing new or upgrading existing drinking water infrastructure projects including groundwater and surface water source, treatment, pump station, storage, and/or pipeline evaluation, design, and construction projects
  • Dealing with multiple projects and clients along with managing technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects
  • Familiar with water system permitting, funding, planning, modeling, design, and construction with technical expertise in distribution and/or treatment projects
  • Review assigned project(s) to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develop schedules, budgets, staffing, sub-consultant involvement, and progress billing points
  • Prepare and/or supervise engineering reports, studies, calculations, and Contract Documents
  • Assist with business development, marketing, and proposal preparation with support from senior management as needed
  • Establishing long-term relationships with municipal clients
  • Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff
  • Participate in professional organizations through presentations and/or technical committees


What you'll bring:
  • BS in Civil, Environmental, or equivalent Engineering degree is required; Master's degree preferred
  • Professional engineering registration/license or ability to receive within one year of hire; Massachusetts or New Hampshire preferred
  • Valid driver's license is required. Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts/New Hampshire public bidding projects
  • Passion for drinking water engineering
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational/time management skills are required
  • Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, team leadership, and mentoring

Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

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About Weston & Sampson

Weston & Sampson is an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm. The company provides services in the areas of water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, and civil infrastructure. Weston & Sampson was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts. The company has over 30 offices throughout the United States and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Weston & Sampson
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$200 million

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