Sr. Project Manager / Project Engineer - Water, Wastewater and Utilities

Burrow Global is seeking a highly experienced and credentialed Senior Project Manager / Project Engineer to lead a water, wastewater, and utilities capital infrastructure project in the Detroit, MI area. The ideal candidate will bring two decades of expertise in engineering design and construction management, providing strategic leadership from initial concept through final commissioning. This role requires deep technical acumen, exceptional project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex municipal infrastructure.

Remote Candidates not currently living in the Detroit area that meet the position requirements will be considered.  Per Diem is available to help with travel and housing. 

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil or architectural Engineering with a minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in engineering design and construction management for complex infrastructure projects.

Specialization: Proven track record specifically managing water, wastewater, and public utilities capital projects.

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Michigan (or immediate reciprocity).

Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

Extensive experience working on municipal infrastructure projects within the City of Detroit or the surrounding Metro Detroit area.

Established relationships with local regulatory bodies, such as GLWA (Great Lakes Water Authority) or EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy).

Mastery of project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and familiarity with design tools (AutoCAD/Civil 3D).

Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and compliance standards.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and public presentation skills.