Project Manager- Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Job Description

Critical Path Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to advance on water infrastructure specific projects. The Project Manager will lead a team consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and CAD technicians focused on the production of design phase deliverables including reports, studies, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans, details and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients to ensure their expectations of service are exceeded.

Specifically, responsibilities will include design and managing a variety of projects related to:

Water distribution including pump stations, storage facilities, and distribution mains
Wastewater collection including lift stations, force mains, and gravity sewers.
Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
Water and Wastewater master planning

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regional offices and regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

Qualified candidates must have the following capabilities and the ability to perform the following routine functions:

Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi-disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C) project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of various Water Business Line projects
Manage multiple projects concurrently
Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
Be responsible for time management and work product quality
Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Lead internal and external project workshops
Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
Construction management, excluding construction observation, for local projects

Requirements

Must hold a bachelor’s or master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Must have 6 or more years of similar technical experience
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any state and be able and willing to obtain NCEES record to obtain license in multiple states.
Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater projects
Must have a strong knowledge base of engineering principals related to water and wastewater infrastructure
Must have a basic understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure improvements
Must have strong communication skills
Must be passionate about client service and the water industry
Must have a strong work ethic
Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Outlook

Preferred Skills:

Water and Wastewater consulting experience
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS
Experience with Autodesk Revit

\nCompany Description

We go beyond quick fills by building strategic partnerships that support workforce continuity. Our curated network of credentialed professionals ensures clients receive smart, qualified talent who seamlessly integrate into specialized teams and elevate mission-critical projects.

Company Description

Since 2016 and over $3M in sales in 2025 alone, Critical Path Consultants, Inc (CPC Staffing) specializes in sourcing elite engineering and technical professionals for long-term, high-level roles — from project management and controls and engineering (mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, etc.), to industry-specific experts. We understand complex workplaces and deliver talent that drives innovation, safety, and precision across sectors like energy, aerospace, and software.\n\nWe go beyond quick fills by building strategic partnerships that support workforce continuity. Our curated network of credentialed professionals ensures clients receive smart, qualified talent who seamlessly integrate into specialized teams and elevate mission-critical projects.