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About this Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager role at Wilson & Company

Wilson & Company · Onsite · Kansas City, Missouri

Wilson & Company is seeking a registered civil engineer or environmental engineer with a minimum of 12 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry to serve as a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for sustainable design of municipal infrastructure projects involving the treatment and supply of potable water, as well as the treatment and disposal of wastewater and sewage. The Senior Project Manager will lead the technical delivery, client management/business development, and personnel elements of the water/wastewater team in Kansas City while developing strong working relationships with other water/wastewater teams in the firm.

Through our culture of Higher Relationships, we strive to offer an engaging work environment with opportunities to develop both as an individual and as a leader..

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Provide technical direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed engineers, designers, and other production personnel who collectively range widely in experience.
  • Be familiar with engineering studies, reports, and design requirements needed to complete projects throughout Kansas and Missouri.
  • Design of water systems such as storage tanks, booster pump station, transmission and distribution lines, groundwater wells, and water treatment facilities.
  • Design of wastewater systems including collection systems, lift stations, force mains, and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Design of effluent reuse systems such as tertiary filtration, storage, disinfection, pumping, and distribution.
  • Familiarity and/or experience with federal and state funding programs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Lead the marketing and business development efforts for the water/wastewater team.

Required Skills:

  • High level of confidence and strong work ethic, with proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
  • Inherent high degree of interpersonal and effective communication skills.
  • Desire to mentor, develop and work with younger professionals.
  • Competence to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage a wide range of projects.
  • Ability to develop and manage business relationships with private and public clients.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering in an ABET-accredited college or university. Master’s degree in a field directly relevant to water and wastewater treatment is considered a plus.
  • A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in municipal water infrastructure design.
  • Active licensure in the State of Kansas or Missouri. Active licensure in other Midwest states a plus.
  • Experience in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for design plan production.
  • Experience with modeling software, such as WaterCAD and SewerCAD is a plus.

Annual Salary range: $125,000 - $200,000

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. 

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How this Project Manager salary compares

This role pays $162,500/yr — above the typical range for Project Manager roles.

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About Wilson & Company

Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.

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