Process Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Team: 9718

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, Indianapolis, IN

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Process Project Manager - Grand Rapids, MI 

DISHER is partnering with a highly respected, growth‑oriented civil and environmental engineering firm to identify a Process Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to join their team in Grand Rapids, MI. This individual will lead the full lifecycle of water and wastewater treatment projects – from studies and planning through design, permitting, and construction – while driving technical excellence, client satisfaction, and the development of younger engineers.

What it’s like to work here:

What you'll get to do:

• Lead and manage water and wastewater treatment projects, including studies, preliminary and final design, permitting, and construction administration/oversight.

• Assemble and direct project teams; plan, coordinate, and monitor day‑to‑day activities to achieve technical, schedule, and financial goals.

• Develop scopes of work, fee estimates, and project execution plans.

• Work directly with clients to identify needs, define projects, and prepare winning proposals.

• Monitor and control project budgets and schedules; track progress and proactively address variances.

• Coach and mentor junior staff, supporting their technical growth and career development.

• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships through responsive, high‑quality service.

• Collaborate with the group manager and fellow project managers to build backlog and maintain a steady, well‑planned workflow.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• 10+ years of related experience in water and/or wastewater treatment projects (study, planning, design, construction administration, and project management).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year.

• Proven experience managing projects: scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

• Demonstrated success in client management, relationship building, and proposal preparation.

• Experience coordinating with funding agencies and navigating project permitting.

• Familiarity with municipal, township, and county government practices and regulations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.