Project Manager Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Water/Wastewater Engineer – Project Manager – Treatment

– Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Our client is a global, full-service infrastructure consulting and engineering firm with a strong, nationally recognized Water/Wastewater practice. They deliver complex treatment, conveyance, and pumping solutions for municipal and utility clients across Virginia and the broader region. If you are a senior water/wastewater engineer who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams and owning projects from concept through construction, this is a fantastic role for you

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management – Treatment Focus: Lead planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment plant projects and related facilities (including pumping stations and associated collection/distribution infrastructure) for municipal and utility clients.
• Scope, Schedule & Budget: Manage multiple concurrent projects, taking ownership of scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, change management, and contract closeout.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and QA/QC for treatment process design, pumping facilities, and associated civil/mechanical components; review calculations, plans, and specifications prepared by project teams.
• Client Interface: Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients in the Hampton Roads region; lead progress meetings, present technical findings, and build long-term client relationships.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical growth and helping to develop the next generation of project leaders.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Collaborate with other internal disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, construction management) and external stakeholders to resolve design and interface issues.
• Business Development: Support and lead pursuits, including identifying opportunities, helping shape win strategies, preparing proposals and fee estimates, and participating in interviews and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited program.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering, with significant focus on treatment plant design and project delivery.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience managing water/wastewater projects from planning through design and into construction, including responsibility for schedule and budget.
• Strong technical skills in water/wastewater treatment processes, pumping facilities, and collection/distribution systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead client meetings and prepare clear technical reports and presentations.

Preferred Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater consulting, with an emphasis on treatment plant projects.
• Direct experience working with Hampton Roads and Virginia municipal/utility clients and familiarity with regional permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Prior responsibility for project financial performance, staff management/mentorship, and pursuit strategy on key water/wastewater projects.
• Involvement in professional organizations such as WEF and AWWA.

Why This Role?

• Impactful Work: Lead critical water and wastewater treatment projects that support resilient, sustainable communities in the Hampton Roads region.
• Leadership Opportunity: Step into a highly visible PM role with room to shape project teams, client relationships, and future pursuits.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Strong salary range, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package through our client.
• Professional Growth: Join a top-tier Water/Wastewater practice with clear advancement paths and support for professional development, licensure, and industry involvement.

Location

Role will be based out of their Virginia Beach, VA office.

Candidates should currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Hampton Roads area.