Water/Wastewater Project Manager

STV is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Water and Wastewater practice in Louisville or Lexington, Kentucky. You’ll lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects while helping grow our practice and strengthen client relationships statewide.
In this role, you’ll manage projects from planning through construction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff. You’ll also support business development, develop proposals, and work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver practical solutions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Here’s 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 Qualifications
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Established relationships with municipal utilities and public-sector clients in Kentucky.
Experience with water distribution and wastewater collection system modeling.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoWater, WaterGEMS, KYPIPE, or InfoWorks.
Compensation Range:
$140,810.99 - $160,926.84
STV offers the following benefits • 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
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.