Water Resources Project Manager
Posted 13 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsProfessional Engineer
Field of studyCivil Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
We are seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of water resources infrastructure projects for municipal, county, public and private utilities, and other local clients. From stormwater management and drainage improvements to sanitary sewer collection systems and water distribution infrastructure, this role will provide technical leadership and project management expertise that helps communities maintain, improve, and expand critical public infrastructure.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and oversee the successful delivery of projects from planning through design and construction. You will also mentor developing engineers, contribute to business development efforts, and help grow our Water Resources practice throughout Missouri and beyond.
This position can be based out of our offices in St. Louis, MO; St. Charles, MO; or Edwardsville, IL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure projects of varying complexity and scope for municipal, county, utility, and transportation agency clients.
- Coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, schedules, budgets, and funding opportunities.
- Taking a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of water resources infrastructure projects, including storm sewer systems, drainage improvements, flood mitigation projects, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems, pump stations, and utility relocations associated with transportation projects.
- Performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage studies, stormwater and wastewater design, utility evaluations, master planning efforts, and engineering calculations supporting project development.
- Preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, permit applications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
- Managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.
- Serving as a project manager or task manager, overseeing project teams and effectively delegating work assignments to engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Reviewing project deliverables for technical accuracy, quality assurance, constructability, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and design standards.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including transportation, environmental, survey, and construction personnel to support integrated infrastructure projects.