Drinking Water Project Manager

Woodard & Curran

. Managing and executing work on municipal water system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with our Operation and Maintenance Division, our multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSt. Charles • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing and executing work on municipal water system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with our Operation and Maintenance Division, our multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants.
Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches on larger projects.
Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Management Framework to execute all projects.
Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses.
Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery.
Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner.
Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or to observe the status of construction projects.
Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents.
Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials.
Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met.
Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects.
Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards.
Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.
Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 - 25 years of consulting engineering experience.
5+ years of Project Management experience.
A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred.
Registered Professional Engineer in Missouri or Illinois (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
The successful candidate will have project management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal drinking water systems. Experience with wastewater systems is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects with demonstrated strong project management skills.
Well-versed in state and federal regulations.
Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs.
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders.
Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Paid short- and long-term disability
Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementmunicipal water system designconstruction project managementQA/QC reviewsproposal writingbudget managementschedulingcivil engineeringenvironmental engineeringwastewater systems

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsproactive communicationcollaborationclient interactionpresentation skillsleadershiporganizational skillsbusiness developmentteam coordinationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Registered Professional EngineerB.S. Degree in Civil EngineeringB.S. Degree in Environmental EngineeringM.S. Degree in Civil EngineeringM.S. Degree in Environmental Engineering