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Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Weston & Sampson

Reading, MAJob$95–122K/yrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–122K/yr
Location
Reading, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer RegistrationAbility To Obtain PE Within 6 MonthsValid Driver's License

Job overview

Weston & Sampson is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Project Manager. Weston & Sampson seeks a Project Manager with ten or more years of public utility, wastewater, and water engineering experience to lead municipal, commercial, and industrial planning and design projects from its Reading, MA office, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams while pursuing new work opportunities.

Key focus areas include Develop and manage municipal, commercial, and industrial planning and design projects in the water resources environment, Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationships and market sector awareness, and Supervise and lead project teams in developing engineering reports, studies, and designs using industry standards and regulatory‑compliant approaches.

Successful candidates bring 10+ Years Public Utility Engineering Experience, 10+ Years Wastewater Engineering Experience, and 10+ Years Water Engineering Experience. Important skills include Wastewater Treatment Studies, Wastewater Treatment Planning, Wastewater Treatment Design, Construction Administration, Multi-Disciplinary Project Management, and Client Relationship Development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wastewater Treatment StudiesWastewater Treatment PlanningWastewater Treatment DesignConstruction AdministrationMulti-Disciplinary Project ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentMarket Sector AwarenessLeadershipEngineering Reports DevelopmentField EvaluationFacility AssessmentAdaptabilityClient Needs UnderstandingProject Planning AdvancementProject Design AdvancementCollaborationCoachingProfessional Organization ParticipationTechnical Committee ParticipationCommunicationPublic PresentationMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal Relationship SkillsConflict ResolutionPublic SpeakingHigh Ethical StandardsHigh Quality Deliverables ProductionRespectIntegrityProject ManagementWater Resources EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceClient Relationship Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringMaster's Degree Preferred10+ Years Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer RegistrationAbility to Obtain PE Within 6 MonthsValid Driver's LicenseTravel Required

Full job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Project Manager candidate with 10 or more years of experience in public utility / wastewater / water engineering, with a specialized emphasis on wastewater treatment studies, planning, design and construction administration, as well as experience managing multi-disciplinary projects. This position will be located in our Reading, MA office location.

What you’ll do:

  • Will be responsible for developing and managing municipal, commercial, and industrial planning and design projects in the water resources environment.

  • Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationships and market sector awareness.

  • Supervise and lead project teams in the development of engineering reports, studies and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.

  • Supervise and lead project teams in the field evaluation and assessment of existing facilities, including treatment facilities, collection and transmission systems and pumping stations.

  • The candidate will be expected to be flexible in terms of handling multiple assignments, work directly with clients to understand needs and to advance project planning and design assignments, as well as participating in company sponsored training programs, seminars, and conferences as may be necessary.

  • Collaborate with other design and study teams to improve our ability to respond to client needs.

  • Supervise, train, and mentor project managers, project engineers and junior engineering staff.

  • Participate in professional organizations and technical committees.

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental engineering, with preference for Masters’ degree.

  • 10 or more years of related engineering experience, and registration as a Professional Engineer, or with the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

  • Particularly important are strong working relationships, or ability to develop them, with local clients.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience and successful teamwork.

  • Exemplary communication skills, including the verbal, written, and public presentation domains.

  • Working proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Adept at interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, team leadership, and presentations.

  • Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality deliverables, and a commitment to teamwork, respect, and integrity.

  • Some travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

Salary Range: $95,400 - $122,110 based 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 1,000 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-MA-Reading

Posted Date11 months ago(9/24/2025 1:31 PM)

ID 2025-3276

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Category Engineering

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