Senior Project Manager, Drinking Water

Arcadis

. Lead delivery of drinking water projects, including treatment plants, transmission and distribution systems, pump stations, storage facilities, and related infrastructure .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $122,760 - $184,140 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading drinking water infrastructure projects, including treatment plants and distribution systems, while managing project scope, budget, and client relationships. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and contribute to sustainable water solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Drinking Water Project DeliveryProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseWater Treatment Plant ManagementClient Engagement and Proposal DevelopmentMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceWater Infrastructure DesignConstruction ManagementClient SatisfactionStaffing ManagementSustainable Solutions DevelopmentInnovative Water Solutions

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationCommunicationClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Drinking Water InfrastructureMunicipal ClientsOhio Water RegulationsConsulting EngineeringWater Treatment Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of drinking water projects, including treatment plants, transmission and distribution systems, pump stations, storage facilities, and related infrastructure
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, staffing, risk management, and client satisfaction
Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients and identify opportunities supporting long-term water infrastructure goals
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and nationally recognized technical experts
Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, project pursuits, and industry involvement
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to engineers and project team members
Contribute to innovative, sustainable, resilient water solutions and strategic growth initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience delivering drinking water infrastructure projects within the consulting engineering industry
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity
Established relationships with municipal drinking water clients in Ohio or the broader Midwest region (preferred)
Experience managing water treatment plant planning, design, and construction projects (preferred)
Travel of approximately 20-25% may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
20 days PTO accruing per year