Senior Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

As a Senior Water / Wastewater Project Manager joining our New England Area Water Team, you will support our growing water resources market in New England through the successful management of our water and/or wastewater projects. This candidate will work in our team-oriented environment, primarily providing municipal clients with professional engineering services that cover the lifecycle of the project, including planning, design, construction documents, public bidding and construction administration. The majority of our team enjoys a hybrid schedule, which allows us to offer this role in any of our New England offices: Boston, MA; Springfield, MA; Worcester, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Portland, ME; or Manchester, NH offices. 

• Successfully manage projects for water and/or wastewater clients both new and long-term, supported by talented project teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver a full range of water-related engineering services that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects through planning, design and construction.
• Participate in technical/project scoping activities and proposal presentations with targeted clients.
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, adhering to company quality standards (including internal quality control and risk management protocols such as peer reviews), and driving customer value.
• Mentor the technical development of staff to encourage professional growth and development.
• Foster existing client relationships through quality and interpersonal skills. Aim to network and build new client relationships.

• B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong technical expertise, specifically in municipal water and/or wastewater engineering and be fully capable of providing technical leadership and direction to project teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication and technical writing skills.
• Candidates with a Professional Engineering Registration are preferred.

Our Water Team includes over 70 local engineers and scientists as well a larger national community of practice. We take a collaborative approach to project delivery, business development, and operational success that includes opportunity for professional development and career growth. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer dozens of employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we're committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive. Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems. If you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations, while working with a dynamic, well established and professional team; this may the opportunity for you!

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

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