Project Manager - Water / Wastewater - Milwaukee

Project Manager – Water / Wastewater

Multiple Office Locations Across the Midwest | Hybrid Flexibility

Full-Time | Employee-Owned Environment | Flex Time Eligible

About the Opportunity

An established, 100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with a century-long legacy of community service is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Water / Wastewater.

This position offers the chance to manage impactful public-sector projects that support safe, sustainable, and efficient municipal water and wastewater systems. You’ll lead multidisciplinary project teams, engage directly with clients, and help mentor the next generation of engineers—all within a collaborative, flexible, and employee-owned culture.

This role can be based in any of our 17 Midwest office locations with hybrid work arrangements available.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all phases of water and wastewater projects—from planning and design through construction and operations support.
• Oversee project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and QA / QC processes.
• Lead client engagement with municipalities and public agencies, including council and board presentations.
• Mentor and develop emerging engineering talent.
• Review and guide the preparation of plans, specifications, and bidding documents.
• Support project funding applications with assistance from internal specialists.
• Participate in business development and proposal efforts for new and existing clients.

What You Bring

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range : $90,000 to $140,000 per year - depending on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Include :

Ready to Lead Projects That Matter?

If you’re a passionate engineering professional who thrives on meaningful work, client collaboration, and leadership opportunities, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Reach out to Melissa Rich at 816.394.9449 with questions.  Confidential resumes can be sent to melissa.rich@gogpac.com for review.

Apply today to join a team that’s been improving communities for over a century—together, we can build a better tomorrow.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.