Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager

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Project & Program ManagementOperations Project Manager

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Your future position: Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager Choose your location: Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL offices. Why you should join our team!

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Project & Program ManagementOperations Project Manager

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the Role

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Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager in our Municipal Services Department. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL offices.

Responsibilities

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→Coordinate Communications between B&W, client and contractor for our capital improvement programs.
→Coordinate and Administer Water/Wastewater Start-up’s after Construction.
→Complete Operational Reviews of Water/Wastewater Plans during design.
→Visit and Troubleshoot Water/Wastewater Facilities when needed for municipal clients.
→Assist in Rate Studies, Alternate Water Studies, Capital Improvement Plans, and Asset Management Plans.
→Act as Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) for one or multiple water/wastewater treatment facilities.
→Ensures regulatory compliance and submit DMR’s to IEPA.
→Direct operators and labors in proper water/wastewater operations.
→Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
→Responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the water and wastewater systems.
→Provide on-site Municipal staffing assistance to several clients.
→Where required, serve as part-time staff technician to local municipality.
→Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
→Coordinate work done by other departments for local municipality.
→Review development plans from Client Perspective for compliance with local requirements including stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects.
→Consult with other reviewers regarding electrical, photometric, and structural issues.
→Assess the need for permits from other agencies.
→Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities
→Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development.
→Prepare written review reports; communicate with village staff, developers, and designers.
→Respond proactively to inquiries from village staff and officials, developers, designers and adjacent property owners.
→Assist with preparation, documentation, and improvement of review procedures.
→Performs other assignments as required.

→10+ years' experience operating in a water or wastewater treatment facility or related experience required.
→Must have significant experience in a water/wastewater operations and laboratory procedures.
→Must have knowledge of NPDES limits for wastewater quality and wastewater treatment facility regulations.
→Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
→Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff and officials.
→Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
→Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.