Senior Water / Wastewater Project Manager
About The Position
AECOM’s Water practice is Ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record, and includes architecture, planning, design, engineering, project/program management, construction management, asset management, systems integration, digital solutions, and advisory services. The Michigan Water market is one of the Midwest Division’s largest states, with a growing need for services to be positioned to capture opportunities as well as deliver projects that advance the state’s water infrastructure. AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Detroit office. The qualified applicant will bring extensive experience delivering large-scale municipal water and wastewater infrastructure programs, including treatment and conveyance systems, and will possess a strong background in capital improvement program (CIP) development, regulatory coordination, and multidisciplinary team leadership. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success managing complex infrastructure portfolios and partnering with municipal stakeholders, utility operators, governing boards, and regulatory agencies to advance critical water infrastructure initiatives.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Engineering + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency or experience and / or education.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Nice To Haves
- 20+ years of experience in municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure delivery.
- Experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects and multi-project portfolios.
- Strong understanding of construction management and consultant oversight.
- Proven experience managing project financial performance (revenue, profitability, forecasting).
- Experience leading client interviews and developing technical proposals.
- Experience working directly with public works departments, municipal utilities, and regulatory agencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong commitment to mentorship, team leadership, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and construction management of complex municipal water and wastewater treatment infrastructure projects.
- Provide technical oversight of multidisciplinary teams supporting large-diameter water transmission systems, pump stations, storage facilities (ground storage tanks and reservoirs), delivery systems, valves, and associated controls.
- Oversee capital programs consisting of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with client CIP objectives and long-term infrastructure strategies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and provide senior-level QA/QC review of design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Develop construction cost estimates, engineering budgets, schedules, and technical effort projections.
- Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure constructability and long-term system reliability.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to project engineers and technical staff.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients, utility districts, and governing boards.
- Lead partnering meetings with municipalities, customers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Support public presentations, board meetings, and technical briefings related to infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and capital investments.
- Identify and pursue new project opportunities aligned with regional growth strategy.
- Support and lead proposal efforts, including technical approach development, scope definition, and fee estimates.
- Drive repeat business by ensuring high client satisfaction and proactive communication throughout project delivery.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
