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Project Safety Professional

Boston, MA · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Boston Main Project Location(s): Boston, MA 02210 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved ... Professional verbal and written communication skills with effective presentation delivery skills

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Professional, you need strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk assessment, often supported by a relevant degree and experience. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively. These abilities are crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the desired quality standards.

What is the difference between Project Professional vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject ProfessionalProject Coordinator
CertificationsPMP, CAPM, or similar project management certificationsTypically no formal certifications required, but some may have CAPM or similar
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, responsible for planning and executionSupports project teams, handles administrative tasks, assists in scheduling
ResponsibilitiesDevelops project plans, manages resources, monitors progressCoordinates meetings, updates documentation, tracks project activities

Project Professionals focus on managing and leading projects, requiring certifications and strategic oversight. Project Coordinators support these efforts through administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles are essential in project management but differ in scope and responsibilities.

How does a project professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

As a Project Professional, you'll regularly work with cross-functional teams that may include engineers, designers, marketers, and stakeholders. Effective collaboration involves facilitating clear communication, organizing regular status meetings, and ensuring everyone is aligned on project goals and deadlines. You'll often be responsible for resolving conflicts, managing expectations, and integrating feedback from various departments. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to coordinate diverse perspectives and keep the project on track.

What is a project professional?

Project Professionals are individuals who specialize in planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while meeting the desired objectives. Project Professionals can include project managers, coordinators, and other roles that use project management methodologies and tools to guide teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Their work is essential in industries such as construction, IT, healthcare, and more, ensuring efficient and successful project delivery.
What are the most commonly searched types of Project jobs in Massachusetts? The most popular types of Project jobs in Massachusetts are:
What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Project Professional jobs? Cities in Massachusetts with the most Project Professional job openings:
Infographic showing various Project Professional job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Water / Wastewater Project Professional

Kleinfelder Inc

Springfield, MA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago


Kleinfelder rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

260th of 446 rated engineering


Job description

Job Description  

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, highimpact solutions.

 Step Into Your New Role  

As a Water/Wastewater Project Professional joining our New England Water Team, you will support our growing water resources market in New England through the successful collaboration with our water and/or wastewater team. You will work in a team-oriented environment, primarily leveraging your technical expertise to develop technical solutions for a wide range of projects in the water/wastewater space through the application of engineering knowledge and skills to support project delivery. Much of our team enjoys a hybrid schedule, which allows us to offer this role in any of our New England offices:

  • Boston, MA
  • Springfield, MA
  • Worcester, MA
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • Portland, ME
  • Manchester, NH 

Responsibilities:

  • Successfully contributes to projects by providing technical guidance, design and skill-based solutions for water and/or wastewater clients to deliver a full range of water-related engineering services.
  • Participate in technical, cost, and scheduling efforts, ensuring company quality standards (including internal quality control and risk management protocols such as peer reviews), and driving customer value.
  • Direct and coordinate water/wastewater activities including those with complex, multi-disciplinary involvement.
  • Coordinate with regulatory and funding agencies.
  • Participate in technical/project scoping activities and proposal presentations with targeted clients.
  • Assist in direction of project planning, budgeting, and establishing critical project objectives.
  • Work with clients, staff engineers, designers and subconsultants.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of related experience.
  • Strong technical expertise, specifically in municipal water and/or wastewater engineering and be fully capable of providing technical leadership and direction to project teams.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and technical writing skills.
  • Candidates with a Professional Engineering Registration are preferred

About us

Our Water Team includes over 70 local engineers and scientists as well a larger national community of practice. We take a collaborative approach to project delivery, business development, and operational success that includes opportunity for professional development and career growth. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer dozens of employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we're committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive. Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems. If you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations, while working with a dynamic, well established and professional team; this may the opportunity for you!

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits:Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

Massachusetts: The expected salary range for the position is displayedin accordance withthe Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act. Finalagreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.Salary range: $116,000 - $197,000.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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