What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Project Manager (Phoenix) position at Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects?
Wilson & Company is seeking a registered Water/Wastewater Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry to join our team as a Project Manager for sustainable design of municipal infrastructure projects involving the treatment and supply of potable water, as well as the treatment and disposal of wastewater and sewage. The Project Manager will lead the technical delivery, client management and business development, and personnel elements of the rapidly growing water/wastewater team in Phoenix, AZ and develop strong working relationships among other Wilson and Company sectors as well as water/wastewater teams across the firm.
This position requires a registered professional engineer with experience in Water/Wastewater leading the full spectrum design of municipal infrastructure projects involving water services, advanced wastewater treatment, reclaimed/reuse water solutions, and system modeling. This position will be responsible for managing multiple large multi-disciplinary projects and overseeing design teams responsible for project completion. Successful candidate will work with other engineers and operations leaders to coordinate workload allocation at the project level and provide progress updates on project status.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide technical direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed engineers, designers, and other production personnel who collectively range widely in experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering studies, reports, and design requirements needed to complete projects.
Design of water systems such as storage tanks, booster pump station, transmission and distribution lines, groundwater wells, and water treatment facilities.
Design of wastewater systems including collection systems, lift stations, force mains, and wastewater treatment processes.
Design of effluent reuse systems such as tertiary filtration, storage, disinfection, pumping, and distribution.
Familiarity and/or experience with federal and state funding programs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Lead the marketing and business development efforts for the water/wastewater team.
Required Skills:
Leadership and Management Proficiency
High level of confidence and strong work ethic
Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Inherent high degree of interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Desire to mentor, develop and work with younger professionals.
Competence to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage a wide range of projects.
Ability to develop and manage business relationships with private and public clients.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Master’s degree in a field directly relevant to water and wastewater treatment is considered a plus.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in municipal water infrastructure design.
Active licensure in AZ.
Active licensure in other states a plus.
Experience in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for design plan production.
Experience with modeling software, such as WaterCAD and SewerCAD is a plus.
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $152,000
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
Salary : $85,000 - $152,000
