Drinking Water - Project Leader
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listing for:
Metric Geo
Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-11-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An established engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced water professional to take a leading role across its drinking water project portfolio.
The position combines project delivery, technical leadership and client development, with the added benefit of employee ownership opportunities alongside a competitive compensation package. It offers the opportunity to lead complex water infrastructure projects, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the wider team.
Responsibilities- Lead drinking water projects across treatment, distribution and wider water system infrastructure, from planning and design through to construction.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing and overall delivery.
- Build and maintain client relationships, identifying opportunities for future work.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and technical specialists.
- Contribute to proposals, fee development and business development activities.
- Maintain technical quality standards and support the development of junior engineers.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licence
- 8+ years of consulting engineering experience.
- 5+ years of project management experience.
- Strong background in drinking water infrastructure, ideally across treatment, distribution or water system planning.
- Proven ability to manage project finances, schedules and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication skills and confidence managing client relationships.
- Experience contributing to proposals and business development.
- Willingness to travel occasionally across Missouri and Illinois for project-related activity.
- Up to $175,000 base salary
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Potential sign-on bonus
- Flexible remote working arrangements
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for career progression and increased leadership responsibility
Are you ready to take the lead on exciting drinking water projects?
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