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Water Project Manager - (OH1081.2)

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Water Project Manager - Lehi, UT

Lead Critical Drinking Water Projects That Communities Depend On

Safe, reliable drinking water doesn’t happen by accident—it takes thoughtful design, strong leadership, and engineers who understand the full system.

We’re looking for a Water Project Manager (PE) to lead drinking water and water infrastructure projects in the Lehi, Utah region. In this role, you’ll take ownership of projects that support treatment plants, water supply systems, storage, pumping, and transmission infrastructure—from concept through construction.

If you enjoy leading teams, working directly with clients, and solving complex water system challenges, this is a high-impact role with real visibility and growth.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager for drinking water and water infrastructure projects, guiding work through the full project lifecycle
Lead water/wastewater project delivery including planning, design, and construction administration
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality (QA/QC) across projects
Build and maintain strong client relationships with municipalities and agencies
Identify and pursue new project opportunities and business development efforts
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and project teams
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success
Ensure projects deliver high-quality, practical, and constructible solutions

What Success Looks Like

Strong client relationships that lead to repeat work and new opportunities
Projects delivered on time, on budget, and with technical excellence
A growing presence in the Lehi/Utah water & wastewater market
A collaborative, high-performing team aligned around project success

Why AE2S

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 and Total Rewards
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 the 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

Qualifications

Basic

Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or related field
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Utah or ability to obtain within 6 months
Experience with water treatment design and project delivery
Proven ability to manage projects, clients, and teams simultaneously
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to clients
Experience or interest in business development and client growth
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

15+ years consulting experience for municipal water/wastewater systems
Proven client relationships

Physical

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 / Disability Employer

Location

Lehi, UT - Lehi, UT 84043 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor Degree

Position Type

Full-time

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