Project Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to be based out of Salt Lake City, Utah and support municipal and industrial water and wastewater projects in the Salt Lake area and across the western United States. This role will participate in the planning, design, construction, startup, and commissioning of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, process systems, pipelines, storage facilities, and utility infrastructure.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, constructors, clients and operators to deliver projects from concept through startup and operational readiness. This position is ideal for an emerging project manager with a strong technical background and experience coordinating complex projects involving field execution, stakeholder engagement, system testing, and commissioning.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support project management and project delivery activities for water and wastewater facility projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, design, construction and operations teams throughout project development and execution.
• Assist with preparation and management of project scopes, schedules, budgets, risk registers and project work plans.
• Track project progress, identify schedule risks, and facilitate resolution of technical and logistical issues.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status to internal teams and clients.
• Support procurement planning, equipment tracking, material readiness reviews and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate construction-phase activities including field inspections, contractor coordination and issue resolution.
• Develop and implement startup and commissioning plans for facilities, pumping systems and process equipment.
• Support system acceptance criteria, testing protocols, operational readiness reviews, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with design teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and facility operators to ensure successful startup and performance verification.
• Assist in the development of QA/QC procedures, inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations and business development efforts.
• Support preparation of proposals, statements of

  qualifications

  (SOQs) and technical approaches for new opportunities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and commitment to quality throughout all phases of project delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline; or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel periodically to project sites.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience with water, wastewater, industrial process, utility or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering or construction projects.
• Experience with project scheduling, stakeholder coordination, procurement and technical project execution.
• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, system qualification or operational readiness activities.
• Experience coordinating installation, testing, and turnover of complex mechanical, process or utility systems.
• Familiarity with treatment processes, pump stations, utility systems, process piping or industrial facilities.
• Experience using project management and collaboration platforms such as Jira, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar tools.
• Strong organizational, communication and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate diverse stakeholder groups.
• EIT certification or progress toward professional licensure is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

AECOM is seeking candidates who have demonstrated:

• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating field construction and installation activities.
• Understanding of commissioning methodology, startup sequencing, system testing, and facility turnover.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Passion for delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve community resilience and environmental sustainability.

Additional Information

• No relocation is offered for this role
• No sponsorship is offered for this role

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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. 

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