Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Water / Wastewater Project Manager 2025-179

Location:  Baltimore, Maryland
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship:   YES

Experience Required: 10+ years

Education Requirements: BS Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related field, plus Professional Engineer License

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a fast growing Water / Wastewater consultant engineering practice in the Baltimore area who needs an experienced Water / Wastewater Project Manager to lead collaborative projects related to collection, conveyance, distribution, pumping, and treatment of water and wastewater in the Mid-Atlantic US.

Your Role:

  • Manage water and wastewater projects in accordance with scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
  • Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
  • Create and maintain project schedules.
  • Manage subconsultants.
  • Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
  • Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
  • Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
  • Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
  • Develop and lead in project status and presentations
  • Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
  • Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Required Skills:

  • Excellent project management experience and demonstrated skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong Communication Skills 
  • Strong Presentation Skills 
  • Works well in a team environment.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland, or able to obtain through the NCEES
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Experience delivering water and wastewater projects from design through construction phase engineering services

Preferred Experience:

  • CAPM or PMP certification
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
  • Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2025-179 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.

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