Water/Wastewater Project Manager

STV

. Manage the planning, design, bidding, and construction administration of water and wastewater infrastructure projects .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,811 - $160,927 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including planning, design, and construction administration. Proficient in project management, client relationship building, and technical oversight within a consulting environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseWater And Wastewater Engineering ExperienceProject Management SkillsClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical OversightProposal DevelopmentSystem ModelingDesign CalculationsCost EstimationConstruction AdministrationMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTechnical Writing SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADCivil 3DInfoWaterWaterGEMSKYPIPEInfoWorks

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseKentucky Registration (or ability to obtain)

Industry Keywords

Water DistributionWastewater CollectionPumping StationsWater Treatment FacilitiesWastewater Treatment FacilitiesRegulatory CompliancePublic Sector ClientsMunicipal Utilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the planning, design, bidding, and construction administration of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Lead projects involving water distribution, wastewater collection, pumping stations, and water and wastewater treatment facilities
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables
Provide technical oversight of engineering analyses, system modeling, design calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and review deliverables for technical quality and compliance with project requirements
Serve as a primary client contact and participate in client meetings, public meetings, and site visits
Coordinate permitting and approvals with regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders
Monitor project financial performance and manage changes to scope, budget, and schedule
Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to expand STV’s services throughout Kentucky
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and client presentations
Mentor junior engineers and support the professional development of project staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 12 years of relevant water and wastewater engineering experience, including project management, design, and construction administration in a consulting environment
Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with Kentucky registration or the ability to obtain Kentucky registration within six months of hire
Strong technical background in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including planning, design, bidding, and construction administration
Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and quality
Experience developing proposals, supporting business development, and maintaining client relationships
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff
Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively both independently and within a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Preferred: Established relationships with municipal utilities and public-sector clients in Kentucky
Preferred: Experience with water distribution and wastewater collection system modeling
Preferred: Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoWater, WaterGEMS, KYPIPE, or InfoWorks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships