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Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Burgess & Niple
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2027
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects that impact the communities we serve. You'll manage the full project lifecycle across water and wastewater collection, distribution pumping, storage and treatment while balancing budgets, schedules, and risk and building lasting client relationships. Beyond project delivery, you'll contribute to business development pursuits and mentor junior staff, growing your leadership skills and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as project manager and technical resource for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk on assigned projects
  • Lead the planning and design of water/wastewater projects that could include designs of wastewater collection system sewers, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, booster stations and/or studies of wastewater and water systems
  • Support project delivery from kickoff through closeout, maintaining quality and contributing to strong client experiences through clear communication and on-time, on-budget execution
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while supporting pursuit of new opportunities
  • Support development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development efforts
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering staff in design and project delivery

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
  • 8 years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT; hydraulic modeling software is a plus
  • Hydraulic modeling of collection systems and/or distribution systems is a plus
  • Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here

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