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Project Manager- Water

Weston & Sampson

Manchester, NH · HybridJob$115–150K/yrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$115–150K/yr
Location
Manchester, NHHybrid
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineering Registration/LicenseBachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Weston & Sampson is hiring a Project Manager- Water. Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Drinking Water Program. The Project Manager will have in-depth knowledge of municipal water utilities, work with skilled staff in a team environment, and manage distribution and/or treatment projects. This role requires 8-15 years of experience and will be based in Massachusetts or New Hampshire with hybrid work flexibility.

Key focus areas include Oversee project teams for drinking water infrastructure projects, Deal with multiple projects and clients, and Manage technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects.

Successful candidates bring BS In Civil Engineering, BS In Environmental Engineering, and Professional Engineering License. Important skills include Municipal Water Utilities Knowledge, Distribution Projects Management, Treatment Projects Management, Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects Oversight, Groundwater Source Evaluation, and Surface Water Source Evaluation. Preferred (not required): Massachusetts Public Bidding Projects Familiarity and New Hampshire Public Bidding Projects Familiarity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Municipal Water Utilities KnowledgeDistribution Projects ManagementTreatment Projects ManagementDrinking Water Infrastructure Projects OversightGroundwater Source EvaluationSurface Water Source EvaluationTreatment DesignPump Station DesignStorage DesignPipeline EvaluationMultiple Projects ManagementClient ManagementTechnical ManagementBudgetary ManagementWater System PermittingWater System FundingWater System PlanningWater System ModelingWater System DesignWater System ConstructionProject Scope DefinitionWork Procedures DevelopmentSchedules DevelopmentBudgets DevelopmentStaffing DevelopmentSub-Consultant InvolvementProgress Billing PointsEngineering Reports PreparationStudies PreparationCalculations PreparationContract Documents PreparationBusiness DevelopmentMarketingProposal PreparationClient Relationship BuildingJunior Staff SupervisionJunior Staff TrainingJunior Staff MentoringProfessional Organizations ParticipationDrinking Water Engineering PassionCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsInterpersonal Relationship BuildingConflict ResolutionLeadershipMassachusetts Public Bidding Projects FamiliarityNew Hampshire Public Bidding Projects Familiarity

Qualifications

8-15 Years ExperienceBS in Civil EngineeringBS in Environmental EngineeringEquivalent Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineering Registration/LicenseValid Driver's LicenseMaster's Degree

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

  • A ssist 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 will 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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Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Job LocationsUS-NH-Manchester | US-MA-Worcester | US-MA-Boston | US-NH-Manchester | US-MA-Foxborough | US-NH-Portsmouth | US-MA or NH

Posted Date1 year ago(2/25/2025 1:38 PM)

ID 2025-3164

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Category Engineering

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