Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

Michael Baker International

Senior Project Manager leading Phoenix/Tucson water and wastewater infrastructure design for Michael Baker International. Managing procurement, delivery, technical design, finances, staffing, and quality control.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for water and wastewater engineering, including technical design, financial performance, and quality control. Proven ability to lead teams, develop construction documents, and implement engineering solutions effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceArizona Professional Engineer's LicenseWater/Wastewater Engineering ExpertiseConstruction Document DevelopmentTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringProject Financial PerformanceTechnical DesignConstruction Document DevelopmentEngineering Cost OpinionsTechnical MemorandumsDesign ReportsWater/Wastewater SystemsPipelines and Pump Stations

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationMotivated Self-StarterDeadline ManagementIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringArizona Professional Engineer's License

Industry Keywords

Water/Wastewater EngineeringProject DeliveryQuality ControlResource ManagementWorksharePlanning and Design ProjectsChemical Dosing SystemsReservoirsSubstance Abuse TestingBackground Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Foster relationships with key existing and target clients locally
Lead technical and price proposal development
Lead project delivery as Project Manager, overseeing technical design, project financial performance, scope and schedule management, project staffing, and quality control
Assist with implementation of the Water Practice’s water/wastewater strategy
Collaborate with regional water/wastewater teams on project resource management, workshare, and pursuits
Directly supervise and mentor staff
Represent Michael Baker International with agency staff, clients, contractors, and professional organizations
Lead procurement and delivery of planning and design projects involving water and wastewater conveyance, pumping, storage, and treatment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
Arizona Professional Engineer's license
10+ years of recent project management experience related to w/ww engineering, including pipelines, pump stations, chemical dosing systems, reservoirs, and similar projects
Experience supervising engineering personnel in w/ww project delivery
Experience developing construction documents including plans and technical specifications
Experience developing engineering cost opinions, technical memorandums, and design reports
Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines and work independently and within a team setting
Motivated self-starter with a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines
Ability to analyze and understand projects, determine project objectives, and develop and implement engineering solutions with limited oversight
Successful completion of pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits