Project Manager - Water

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with 8-15 years of experience for our Drinking Water Program. The Project Manager will have in-depth knowledge of municipal water utilities, work with a variety of skilled staff in a team environment and be responsible for managing distribution and/or treatment projects. The position will be staffed from one of our Massachusetts or New Hampshire office locations with the flexibility to work from home a couple days a week.

• Overseeing project teams with preparing new or upgrading existing drinking water infrastructure projects including groundwater and surface water source, treatment, pump station, storage, and/or pipeline evaluation, design, and construction projects
• Dealing with multiple projects and clients along with managing technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects
• Familiar with water system permitting, funding, planning, modeling, design, and construction with technical expertise in distribution and/or treatment projects
• Review assigned project(s) to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develop schedules, budgets, staffing, sub-consultant involvement, and progress billing points
• Prepare and/or supervise engineering reports, studies, calculations, and Contract Documents
• Assist with business development, marketing, and proposal preparation with support from senior management as needed
• Establishing long‑term relationships with municipal clients
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff
• Participate in professional organizations through presentations and/or technical committees

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or equivalent Engineering degree is required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Professional engineering registration/license or ability to receive within one year of hire;
  Massachusetts or New Hampshire preferred
• Valid driver’s license is required. Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites
• Familiarity with Massachusetts/New Hampshire public bidding projects
• Passion for drinking water engineering
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational/time management skills are required
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, team leadership, and mentoring

Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee‑owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.

• Meaningful work:
  Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset:
  As an employee‑owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities:
  Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace:
  Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture:
  Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.