Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager

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Water Full Time Reading, MA, US

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Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager – Drinking Water Project
Lead projects that make a lasting impact on our communities.

Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Senior Water Infrastructure
Project Manager – Drinking Water to join our growing Drinking Water Program. This is an opportunity for a motivated water professional to lead municipal infrastructure projects, strengthen client partnerships, and help communities plan for the future of their drinking water systems.

Our work supports the reliable delivery of safe drinking water through the planning, evaluation, design, and construction of essential infrastructure. From modernizing aging water systems to developing new sources and improving treatment processes, you'll help deliver practical, sustainable solutions that communities depend on every day.

This position will be based in our Reading, MA office, with the flexibility to work from home a couple of days per week.

What You'll Do

• Lead municipal drinking water projects from capital planning through design and construction, including water supply sources, treatment facilities, pump stations, storage systems, and distribution infrastructure.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships while overseeing technical execution, project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee the preparation and review of engineering reports, technical studies, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Apply your technical expertise in drinking water systems to guide project teams, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical, cost-effective solutions to infrastructure challenges.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with municipal clients, regulatory agencies, and project partners while identifying opportunities to support their evolving infrastructure needs.
• Contribute to business development through proposal preparation, marketing initiatives, client presentations, and the development of new and existing client relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth across project teams.
• Participate in professional organizations, industry events, and technical committees to share expertise, strengthen industry connections, and support the continued growth of our Drinking Water Program.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 15-25 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience managing municipal drinking water projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Massachusetts, or the ability to obtain licensure reciprocity.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, technical deliverables, and client expectations.
• Working knowledge of drinking water infrastructure, including water supply, treatment, distribution, storage, and/or pumping systems.
• Familiarity with municipal financing, permitting, bidding, and project delivery in Massachusetts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel periodically to client meetings and project sites.

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