Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

ThisWay

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design
  • Proven track record in municipal wastewater treatment and nutrient removal
  • Strong project management experience with on-time and within-budget delivery
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
  • Familiarity with process modeling tools (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X) is a plus
  • Understanding of funding programs like SRF or USDA Rural Development is preferred
  • Willingness to travel 5-10% in New England

Responsibilities

  • Manage wastewater treatment projects from evaluation to commissioning
  • Lead design processes for advanced treatment systems including BNR
  • Evaluate and optimize various treatment processes like MBRs and SBRs
  • Conduct process modeling and capacity evaluations
  • Develop solutions for biosolids treatment and management
  • Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and cost estimates
  • Support regulatory compliance and permitting activities
  • Provide construction-phase services and inspections
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth
  • Cultivate client relationships and assist in business development efforts

Benefits

  • Flexible work scheduling options
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Access to online courses and learning materials
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Team-building activities and company events
Full Job Description
Our partner is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Project Manager for a hybrid role based in the Boston, MA area. This position involves leading wastewater infrastructure projects from evaluation and pilot testing through design, construction, and commissioning. The role focuses on wastewater treatment solutions, plant optimization, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the full lifecycle of wastewater treatment projects, including new facilities, expansions, and upgrades
  • Lead process evaluation and design for primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment systems, including biological nutrient removal (BNR)
  • Evaluate and optimize treatment processes such as activated sludge, membrane bioreactors (MBR), sequencing batch reactors (SBR), trickling filters, and advanced treatment systems
  • Oversee process modeling, mass balance analyses, and capacity evaluations
  • Develop biosolids treatment solutions, including digestion and dewatering processes
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables
  • Prepare and present technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Support permitting and regulatory compliance activities
  • Provide construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field inspections, and startup/commissioning support
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team development
  • Build and maintain client relationships and support business development initiatives\

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design and process engineering
  • Experience with municipal wastewater treatment and nutrient removal
  • Experience managing projects and delivering projects on schedule and within budget
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
  • Experience with process modeling tools such as BioWin or GPS-X preferred
  • Experience with funding programs such as SRF or USDA Rural Development preferred
  • Ability to travel approximately 5-10% throughout New England
  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check

Benefits
  • Flexible work scheduling options
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Team-building activities and company events

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