Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Trilon Group

. Manage the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including design, delivery, and compliance with regulations. Proficient in project management, client communication, and technical documentation preparation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Professional EngineerWater Treatment Plant DesignPublic Infrastructure Project ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProject and Client Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Water and Wastewater Infrastructure DesignProject Planning and DeliveryTechnical Design ReviewCost-Benefit AnalysisLife-Cycle AnalysisContract ManagementFeasibility StudiesRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentTechnical Documentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementDetail-OrientedTeam PlayerStrong Sense of Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

BS or MS in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Water ResourcesInfrastructure ProjectsPipelinesPumping StationsStorage FacilitiesTreatment PlantsRegulatory AgenciesProcurement ProcessesClient PresentationsRFP Responses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants
Oversee project teams and coordinate efforts between engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and scopes
Review technical designs and documentation for quality, constructability, and compliance
Lead feasibility studies and infrastructure planning efforts
Evaluate and select treatment technologies and design approaches
Develop and manage contracts, procurement processes, and administration activities
Communicate with clients and stakeholders, provide project updates, resolve issues, and align expectations
Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and coordinate permitting and approvals
Prepare and review technical reports, cost estimates, risk assessments, and project documentation
Conduct cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses for infrastructure investment and funding decisions
Collaborate with business development teams on proposals, project scoping, RFP responses, and client presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Civil Engineering
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer
Experience designing water treatment plants, in part or in whole, a plus
10+ years of experience in public infrastructure projects related to Water Resources field
Project and / or Client Management experience is required
Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline water/wastewater projects of varying technical complexity
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, as well as time management skills
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines and other assigned project parameters
Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation package
Flexible work schedule
Ability to work hybrid work schedule
Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
Company-furnished life insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Parental Leave
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account