Wastewater Project Manager

Job Title

Account Manager - Wastewater

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee our rapidly growing wastewater business unit, focusing solely on municipalities and government projects. This role requires an individual with a strong engineering experience and expertise in the wastewater sector, specifically within government projects.

• Oversee the wastewater business unit, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with government regulations.
• Collaborate with internal personnel who have crossover experience within the business unit.
• Manage relationships with municipalities and government entities, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Pursue new project opportunities and maintain relationships with existing clients in collaboration with the Client Success Manager.
• Ensure successful completion of projects, meeting both company and client standards.

• Experience in municipal wastewater projects.
• Engineering degree.
• Experience with government projects in the wastewater space.

• Preferred management experience.
• Familiarity with municipal engineering, particularly in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding areas.

Join a thriving employee-owned company with a rich history since 1964, achieving $100 million in projects last year. Enjoy the benefits of an ESOP, eligible from day one, with a 5‑year schedule at 20% per year. Benefit from a 3% employee contribution to the 401k plan, and experience a workplace with lots of autonomy, minimal micromanagement, and a superb work/life balance.

The office hosts 75 employees at any given time, out of a total of 600, providing a unique, flexible work environment.

Permanent position based out of Marion, IA.

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr. They are employee‑owned (ESOP) – ESOP eligible from day 1. 5‑year schedule – 20% per year, 20 years = $1m. 3% employee contribution to 401k no matter what. Lots of autonomy – 600 employees and only 75 in the office at any given time, no micromanaging, awesome work/life balance. Will look to get a solidified document to attach.

This is a fully onsite position in Marion, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026.

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