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Your future position: Wastewater Project Manager

Choose your location: Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, IL, or Milwaukee, WI

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, professionals of all backgrounds find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Wastewater Project Manager in our Wastewater Department. The Wastewater Project Manager will manage and design wastewater facility and infrastructure projects while developing business through management of existing clients. A successful candidate will benefit from a unique opportunity to advance their career path tailored to their interest of technical design, project management, team management, or business development.

Must-haves, what you will bring

• 4 or more years of experience in the design and project management of water and wastewater projects including wastewater treatment plants.
• Ability to lead themselves through project design
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job

• Independently apply engineering principles and best practices while acting in responsible charge of projects of moderate complexity.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure successful completion of projects, including development of plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Develop and manage workplans with resource-loaded schedules, scopes, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Lead and participate as a project manager or lead engineer on single- and multi-discipline teams.
• Work on project teams on a variety of project types including reports, designs, and opportunities on design-build and alternative project delivery methods.
• Make independent decisions and take responsibility for project engineering solutions and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing design support and technical assistance throughout the construction phase for projects previously managed during the design stage,
• Supervise, guide, and coordinate project staff, ensuring effective execution of assignments.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities to team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, peers, and management; lead meetings and represent the organization externally.
• Collaborate with planning and management teams to align project execution with organizational and departmental standards.
• Support business development efforts, including preparation of proposals for professional services and project funding.
• Contribute to training initiatives, including curriculum input and development of technical training content.

Education/Certification Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Registered professional engineering license, reciprocity through NCEES to multiple states preferred.

Compensation The pay range for this role is $90,000-$130,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements, including a four-and-a-half-day work week, the option for varied schedules, and the option to work from home
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional insurance coverage options for accidents and cancer
• Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
• Financial wellness resources such as financial planning, life and disability insurance, and tax-advantaged savings plans
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Program, fostering shared success and long-term financial security

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer