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Water Project Manager

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC)
Billings, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
Water Project Manager - Billings, MT Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.

AE2S is a 100% Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation Beyond Base Salary

At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

  • Discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Employee ownership through ESOP
  • Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits

AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

  • 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
  • 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
  • Paid parental leave

Our growth has created an exciting opportunity for individuals wanting to go beyond an ordinary career while working in an award-winning culture alongside an empowered team of Employee-Owners! The Project Manager will be responsible for the performance of project team members and will work closely with team members to provide high-quality deliverables on time and on budget to AE2S clients.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional services for water engineering projects to include planning, study, design, and construction administration on projects
  • Manage performance of assigned project team members including Project Engineers, Junior Engineers, and Technicians
  • Maintain existing client relationships and enhance pursued relationships with clients
  • Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities
  • Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work
  • Maintain budgets and schedules of project assignments
  • Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings
  • Provide mentorship for team members.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • 4 years of experience in municipal civil engineering, with a strong interest in the water market sector (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
  • Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members
  • Knowledge of design standards and permitting
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
  • 8 years of experience in municipal water engineering (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources)
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of project financials & funding programs

Physical Qualifications

  • Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
  • Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
  • May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
  • May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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