Senior Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

company description

at aecom, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

aecom is seeking a municipal water/​wastewater project manager to join our growing water business in salt lake city, utah. As a project manager in our water business line, you’ll lead transformative municipal water and wastewater projects that support the health, resilience, and growth of communities across utah and the mountain west.

• project management and technical oversight of team members (aecom and subconsultants) for planning, design, and construction phase services for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including water pipelines, sewage collection systems, pump stations, storage tanks, water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems, etc.
• identifying new business opportunities for aecom, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promoting aecom's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
• participating in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of aecom's qualification/experience statements.
• coordinating and participating in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafting complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.
• directing the project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitoring subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
• preparing project work plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets, and communicating these to project team members; monitoring/managing project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• supervising technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff, and their workloads.
• monitoring and reporting the financial status of projects to technical managers.
• performing other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

• bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or related discipline and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• professional engineering (pe) license in utah or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment.

• direct project experience working with municipal projects, utilities and/or public‑sector water/wastewater agencies.
• experience and familiarity with the following programs: arcgis, autocad, civil 3d, microstation, swmm, and/or sewer/watercad.
• experience and established relationships in working with local municipal clients in the salt lake city region.
• candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management, along with the ability to lead diverse, multi‑disciplined teams.

• sponsorship will be provided for this opportunity.
• relocation will not be provided for this opportunity.

offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $131000 to $180000.

aecom is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, aecom benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, ad&d, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

aecom is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

Aecom is a fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at

as an equal opportunity employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to eeo guidelines.