Project Manager – Water/Wastewater
📍 Multiple Office Locations Across the Midwest | Hybrid Flexibility
🕓 Full-Time | Employee-Owned Environment | Flex Time Eligible
About the Opportunity
An established, 100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with a century-long legacy of community service is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Water/Wastewater.
This position offers the chance to manage impactful public-sector projects that support safe, sustainable, and efficient municipal water and wastewater systems. You’ll lead multidisciplinary project teams, engage directly with clients, and help mentor the next generation of engineers—all within a collaborative, flexible, and employee-owned culture.
This role can be based in any of our 17 Midwest office locations with hybrid work arrangements available.
What You’ll Do
- Manage all phases of water and wastewater projects—from planning and design through construction and operations support.
- Oversee project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and QA/QC processes.
- Lead client engagement with municipalities and public agencies, including council and board presentations.
- Mentor and develop emerging engineering talent.
- Review and guide the preparation of plans, specifications, and bidding documents.
- Support project funding applications with assistance from internal specialists.
- Participate in business development and proposal efforts for new and existing clients.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (required).
- 5+ years of experience managing water and/or wastewater projects.
- Proven client relationship and project management experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Employee-Owned Culture: Be part of a 100% employee-owned firm where every team member has a voice, a stake, and a sense of shared success.
- Collaborative & Supportive Environment: Work with experts across multiple disciplines in a culture built on open communication and mutual respect.
- Professional Growth: Access continuous learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship programs designed to advance your career.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that enhance public health, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules, hybrid work options, and understanding leadership that supports your life outside of work.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Salary Range: $90,000 to $140,000 per year - depending on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- 17+ days of PTO in your first year, plus 8 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave for both parents, including adoption and foster placement
- 100% employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – own a share of the company at no cost
- 401(k) with generous employer match, immediately vested
- Annual performance-based incentive bonus
- Community engagement support and company-sponsored volunteer opportunities
Ready to Lead Projects That Matter?
If you’re a passionate engineering professional who thrives on meaningful work, client collaboration, and leadership opportunities, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Reach out to Melissa Rich at 816.394.9449 with questions. Confidential resumes can be sent to melissa.rich@gogpac.com for review.
Apply today to join a team that’s been improving communities for over a century—together, we can build a better tomorrow.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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