Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Dallas, TX office to join our Water Group. This critical role involves managing municipal contracts and overseeing projects related to water and wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary sewer stations, booster pump stations, and transmission or distribution mains.

The Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Providing rigorous technical oversight of design staff and team members for municipal water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure improvement projects.

• Delivering specialized technical input for studies and designs within the manager's area of expertise.

• Conducting thorough interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance.

• Developing precise construction cost estimates and technical effort projections for projects.

• Performing stringent quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings.

• Preparing comprehensive technical specification sections.

• Formulating and managing engineering budgets and schedules to meet project requirements.

• Offering professional guidance and mentorship to entry and mid-level engineers.

• Executing municipal water quality studies, disinfection protocols, water supply sustainability assessments, and water systems design (including water treatment plants and pump stations).

• Conducting energy evaluations to optimize system efficiency.

• Performing Safe Drinking Water Program audits with meticulous attention to detail.

• Carrying out thorough audits of water treatment plants.

• Analyzing water main replacement needs and conducting water vulnerability and emergency response assessments.

• This position demands a high level of expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to ensuring the safety and sustainability of vital water infrastructure.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Texas P.E. license.

• 10+ years of water/wastewater industry experience.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $115000 to $205000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10154763

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 205000 - yearly