Project Manager - Wastewater Collection & Conveyance

Overview

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 / year.

Location:

Williston, VT. Department:
Water/Wastewater.

Description:

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. Fuss & O’Neill creates, innovates, and designs long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life for communities. The firm offers flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO to support work-life balance. We are seeking an experienced and driven Wastewater Project Manager with deep expertise in wastewater collection systems and conveyance infrastructure to lead planning, evaluation, design, and rehabilitation of gravity sewers, force mains, pump stations, and related assets for municipal and industrial clients.

The role contributes to enhancing system performance, reliability, resiliency, and regulatory compliance across diverse service areas. You will manage projects through the full lifecycle—from condition and sustainability assessments and hydraulic modeling to design, permitting, construction support, and project closeout—collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality engineering solutions. This position offers the opportunity for leadership, mentorship, and growth within a high-performing collection systems practice.

• Manage the full lifecycle of wastewater collection and conveyance projects, including gravity sewer systems, force mains, and pumping/lift stations
• Lead resiliency and condition assessments, including inflow and infiltration (I/I) evaluations, rehabilitation planning, and design for existing sewer networks
• Oversee and evaluate CCTV inspection programs and incorporate findings into system improvement strategies
• Direct hydraulic modeling, capacity analyses, and system master planning efforts
• Lead project teams, coordinate resources, and manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
• Perform and review engineering analyses, designs, and technical reports related to system performance, expansion, and rehabilitation
• Prepare and present proposals, technical memoranda, plans and specifications, and cost estimates to clients and stakeholders
• Manage construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and field coordination
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff, fostering technical development and growth
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development efforts within collection and conveyance services

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 7+ years of experience in wastewater collection systems and conveyance design
• Demonstrated experience with sewer system hydraulics and modeling tools (e.g., Sewer
  
  GEMS, SWMM) and pump station design
• Strong understanding of gravity sewer design, force main systems, and rehabilitation methods (e.g., CIPP, pipe bursting, horizontal directional drilling, microtunneling preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and consistently deliver on schedule and within budget

This is a hybrid role
, offering in-office collaboration with a high-performing team and the flexibility of remote work part of the week. We are committed to work-life balance while maintaining project delivery and team connectivity.

• Schedule Flexibility
  :
  Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness
  :
  Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning
  :
  Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off
  :
  Generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement
  :
  Clear paths for promotions and new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture
  :
  Team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.