Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Henderson, NV office.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Executes complex assignments relating to planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure. Design capabilities and technical expertise with conveyance projects, lift stations; pump stations; and/or water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems is required.
• As a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer/PM, the candidate will apply standard engineering practices and techniques which may include the following:
• Developing Technical Engineering Documents including Reports, Specifications, Permits, Cost Estimates, Engineering drawings, Schedules etc.
• Participating in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
• Identifies new business opportunities for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
• Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinates communications between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and regulatory agencies. Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements and serves as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
• Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting.
• Conducts project management training workshops and serves as mentor to associate project managers and project managers.
• Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
• Directing project team compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance, and compliance with contractual commitments; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices and resolves payment disputes.
• Communicating and managing project quality control and assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
• Monitoring schedules, billings and reports; ensuring appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects; assisting in obtaining payment from clients; resolving client disputes; communicating project progress/status to senior management and alerting them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafts very complex professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management. Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements.
• Directs project team compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance, and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration, and other liability issues; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices and resolves payment disputes.
• Performing data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
• Organizing and performing engineering assessments, investigations and planning work
• Assisting with the preparation of hydraulic calculations with an emphasis on both pressure and gravity flow pipeline networks.
• Performing quality control, maintaining quality standards in work produced, checking computations or reviews design drawings.
• Preparing material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations
• Performing field observations of construction procedures where appropriate.
• Supporting the design and development of plans and drawings, including development of preliminary layouts and/or final drawings.
• Contributing to the development of specifications and permit applications and writing miscellaneous reports.
• Coordinating with other disciplines as required.
• Performing such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Upholding engineering ethics and professional standards of conduct.
• Work closely with other units of the company to develop marketing and business development strategies to target client and business opportunities in Nevada and the Southern California area.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering. The typical incumbent has 15+years’ experience since bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong technical writing and communications skills with proficiency in public speaking and presentations are a requirement.
• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary. Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office is required. Experience with Civil3D is a plus.
• Professional licensed in Nevada or the ability to obtain Professional Engineer license within six months is required.
• General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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