Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Verdantas Job Opportunity

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Lead high-impact water and wastewater projects that improve communities

• Play a key role in growing and mentoring a team of engineers and technical staff

• Enjoy variety and autonomy—no two projects (or days) look the same

• Contribute to business development and client strategy, not just project delivery

• Flexible hybrid work in any Midwest office

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects

• Manage projects end-to-end—ensuring scope, schedule, and budget success

• Guide and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and CAD professionals

• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions

• Prepare and review technical deliverables, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates

• Partner with clients and regulatory agencies to keep projects moving forward

• Support and help win new work through proposals and client engagement

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

• 7+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater project delivery

• A strong foundation in project management and team leadership

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Solid technical expertise and a passion for delivering quality work

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $125,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet