Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Our partner is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Project Manager in Quincy, Massachusetts. This hybrid role offers a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. The position focuses on managing wastewater treatment infrastructure projects from evaluation and design through construction and commissioning. The selected candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, and support the delivery of wastewater treatment solutions for municipal infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of wastewater treatment projects, including new facilities, expansions, and upgrades
• Lead process evaluation and design for primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment systems, including biological nutrient removal (BNR)
• Evaluate and optimize treatment processes such as activated sludge, membrane bioreactors (MBR), sequencing batch reactors (SBR), trickling filters, and advanced treatment systems
• Oversee process modeling, mass balance analyses, and capacity evaluations
• Develop solutions for biosolids treatment, including digestion and dewatering
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables
• Prepare and present technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance activities
• Provide construction-phase services, including submittal review, RFIs, field inspections, and startup/commissioning support
• Mentor junior engineering staff and contribute to team development
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design and process engineering
• Experience with municipal wastewater treatment and nutrient removal systems
• Experience managing projects and delivering work within budget and schedule requirements
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Experience with process modeling tools such as BioWin or GPS-X preferred
• Experience with funding programs such as SRF or USDA Rural Development preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 5–10% throughout New England
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Access to professional development resources, online courses, and conferences
• Generous paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Team-building activities and company-sponsored events