Position Description
Senior Wastewater Project Manager - Grand Forks, NDWe are seeking a Senior Wastewater Project Manager to lead large, complex wastewater projects, build and maintain strong client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys managing projects and people, developing client solutions, and helping communities navigate wastewater infrastructure challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage wastewater projects of varying size and complexity from planning through design and construction
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and develop long-term, trusted client relationships
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, contractual obligations, quality standards, and overall project performance
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue new project and business development opportunities
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, subconsultants, and contractors
- Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and other project team members
- Lead client meetings, project presentations, proposals, and contract discussions
- Maintain project and client information within CRM systems
- Participate in professional associations and local, regional, and national industry events
- Provide senior-level oversight and quality assurance for wastewater collection, treatment, and related municipal infrastructure projectssss
Why AE2SBuild Your Future. Protect What Matters.
AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.
Compensation and Total Rewards
At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:
- Discretionary bonus opportunities
- Employee ownership through the ESOP
- Matching 401(k) contributions
Industry-Leading Family Benefits
AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
- 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
- Paid parental leave
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 15+ years of experience in civil or environmental engineering.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development.
- 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a project engineer for municipal clients.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
- 6+ years demonstrated of experience as a municipal client manager.
- Ability to lead both internal initiatives and external projects.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Physical Qualifications
- Ability to walk up to three miles on uneven terrain
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
- Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting up to 50 pounds
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ability to travel to project sites, including occasional overnight travel
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on project needs
Location
Grand Forks, ND - Grand Forks, ND 58201 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor Degree
Position Type
Full-time
