Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Verdantas

$120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater/stormwater project management
  • Demonstrated team leadership and project delivery experience
  • Current PE license in Ohio or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Excellent technical skills in the water/wastewater/stormwater fields
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct the technical development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Deliver projects within established budgets and timelines
  • Prepare comprehensive construction documents
  • Create project cost estimates and schedules
  • Provide supervision and technical guidance to design teams
  • Coordinate across multi-disciplined engineering teams
  • Engage in client management and strategic proposal development
  • Attend meetings with municipal and regulatory stakeholders

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays
Full Job Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking a Water & Wastewater Sr. Project Manager to grow our engineering team in our Midwest offices. The successful candidate will use their expertise and technical knowledge in planning, design, construction, and client service to successfully execute water, wastewater and storm water related infrastructure projects.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead and direct design/ technical development of infrastructure projects within the areas of water / wastewater / storm water including supply, storage, collection and distribution, treatment, and pumping/conveyance systems from the planning and design phases through construction completion
  • Delivery of projects to meet established budgets and delivery schedules to the performance expectations of the client
  • Prepare construction documents including plans and specifications
  • Prepare project cost estimates and schedules
  • Provide overall supervision and technical direction and expertise to team of design engineers and technical staff
  • Coordinate multi-disciplined engineering teams
  • Support or lead preparation and development of proposals and strategic client pursuits
  • Client management 
  • Attend meetings with municipal officials, other engineers, developers, permitting agencies, and contractors

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • 10+ years’ experience in water/ wastewater / stormwater planning, design, and construction administration as a lead design engineer or project manager
  • Strong team leadership experience or proven potential; including managing project delivery expectations, prioritization of tasks, and mentoring
  • Current PE license in OH or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Excellent technical skills in the water/wastewater/stormwater practice area
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $120,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Environment 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
  • 401(k) with Company Match 
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays


Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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