Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Job Category : Project Management Requisition Number : SENIO003439 Posted : August 24, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Auburn, AL 36830, USA Description Ardurra is seeing a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Auburn, Alabama! Our innovative water and wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively. This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits. As a recognized leader in the Southeast water industry, our projects encompass treatment and infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients. Our work ranges from drinking water supply to water reuse and wastewater management. We have the capability to support projects of all sizes within a flexible and innovative team environment. Primary Function: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading, staffing, and managing all aspects of the clients’ projects. The Senior Project Manager will supervise all team members working on the project, providing clear guidance regarding each team member's technical responsibilities, budget, and schedule. The Senior Project Manager also provides guidance regarding the QA/QC process for the project. The senior project manager will also manage multiple design consultants to implement detailed designs and permitting plans. Primary Duties: The Sr. Project Manager will be an established project manager/senior engineer with a demonstrated track record of successfully serving clients on a variety of projects consisting of water/wastewater treatment and collection/distribution systems. Excellent opportunity for the right candidate to come in and leverage Ardurra’s existing relationships throughout the region as well as their own relationships and take on a leadership role for an already established and highly capable locally based team that is part of a dynamic and growing organization. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in water and wastewater planning and design projects. Ability to develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, tanks and other water / wastewater storage and conveyance systems. Prepare or oversee production of Preliminary Design Reports, Technical Memoranda Studies, and related documents. Plan, schedule, and track milestones, budgets, tasks, and activities, and actively managing assigned projects. Perform business development activities and coordinate with other leaders in the Southeast Region. The candidate will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental or other related Engineering from an ABET accredited college Minimum of 15 years progressive experience in the municipal water/wastewater field of engineering Professional Engineer’s license is preferred Advanced understanding of water treatment / distribution and wastewater collection / treatment principles and state regulations is preferred Self-motivated, able to lead or assist a project team to completion of multiple projects simultaneously Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate with multiple professionals involved in water / wastewater type projects and to manage the performance of various personnel in other departments Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr