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Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

Michael Baker International
full-time
Phoenix, AZ | Tucson, AZ
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

WATER PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Water Group provides innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle. We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, and construction support services. Protection and management of water resources start at the watershed level and follows the movement of water through urban and agricultural areas, streams, lakes and reservoirs, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead project procurement and delivery within our Water/Wastewater Department in either Phoenix or Tucson, AZ. These projects will be focused on the planning and design of water and wastewater projects, including planning, conveyance, pumping, storage, and treatment.

(Hybrid work schedule)

What You’ll Do:

• Foster relationships with key existing and target clients locally

• Lead technical and price proposal development

• Lead project delivery as a Project Manager responsible for technical design, project financial performance, scope and schedule management, project staffing, and quality control

• Assist with the implementation of the Water Practice’s water/wastewater strategy

• Collaborate with other regional water/wastewater teams for project resource management, workshare, and pursuits

• Directly supervise and mentor staff

• Professionally represent Michael Baker International with agency staff, clients, contractors, and professional organizations

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

• Arizona Professional Engineer's license

• 10 + years of recent project management experience related to w/ww engineering, including pipelines, pump stations, chemical dosing systems, reservoirs, and similar projects

• Experience supervising engineering personnel in w/ww project delivery

• Experience developing construction documents including plans and technical specifications

• Experience developing engineering cost opinions, technical memorandums, and design reports

• Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines as well as work independently and within a team setting to support project delivery

• A motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines

• Ability to analyze and understand projects, determine project objectives, and develop and implement engineering solutions with limited oversight

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $130,000 -180,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

• Professional and personal development

• Generous paid time off

• Commuter and wellness benefits

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Phoenix, AZ | Tucson, AZ

Categories

Water / EnvironmentalProject Management
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