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AECOM

Project Manager - Water Treatment

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a talented Water Treatment Project Manager with a passion for water, water conveyance, treatment plant evaluation, design, and construction. The ideal candidate ...

AECOM

Project Manager - Water Treatment

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a talented Water Treatment Project Manager with a passion for water, water conveyance, treatment plant evaluation, design, and construction. The ideal candidate ...

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Project Manager - Water Treatment

Chelmsford, MA • On-site

AECOM
Construction • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead multi-discipline water design projects from planning through permitting and construction phases.

  • Manage a portfolio of clients and projects to scope, budget, and schedule requirements.

  • Develop and mentor junior staff and lead business development activities, including client pursuit and proposal efforts.

AECOM rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a talented Water Treatment Project Manager with a passion for water, water conveyance, treatment plant evaluation, design, and construction. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an established career serving as a client-facing project manager on regional and municipal water treatment projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to immediately contribute to an established and successful water practice in the New England Area (Chelmsford, MA; Boston, MA; or Rocky Hill, CT) working on a diverse range of technically challenging water projects.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead multi-discipline and complex water design projects from the planning through permitting and construction phases, including alternative delivery projects.
  • Manage a portfolio of clients with multiple projects, to approved scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Perform technical reviews and implement AECOM quality standards.
  • Serve as a point of contact internally and externally for projects and clients in the New England Area.
  • Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion.
  • Develop and mentor mid-level and junior staff for career development.
  • Have decision-making authority and direct others in recognizing risk and uncertainty with plans to mitigate and eliminate such.
  • Lead business development activities, including pursuing new clients and projects and serving as leader of proposal efforts, including technical and cost pricing.
  • Actively participate in water and wastewater organizations through presentations at conferences and volunteering.
  • Travel to and/or work in Chelmsford, MA; Boston, MA; or Manchester, NH may be required on a scheduled basis.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 6+ years of related experience in water treatment, pumping, and conveyance systems.
  • Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of related experience in water/wastewater consulting and engineering management.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in MA, CT, NH, RI, VT, ME or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Previous experience leading scope, technical approach, and pricing efforts for business development activities.
  • Previous water treatment, pumping stations, conveyance systems, and client relations experience.
  • Previous experience leading client and public presentations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and motivate staff and project team.
  • Previous experience leading design build/alternate delivery projects.

Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $160,000 - $200,000

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.

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