Sr. Water/Wastewater Business Lead

Headhunter: NonStop Consulting

Building Services Engineering, Building Completion and Support Services

Buffalo Center, IA - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Posted Compensation: $175,000

Experteer Overview

In this role you will lead end-to-end water and wastewater projects in the Buffalo region, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. You will act as the primary client interface, shaping proposals and technical submissions while upholding regulatory and quality standards. You’ll guide engineers and specialists, balancing multiple active projects to maintain client satisfaction and project performance. This opportunity lets you drive impactful infrastructure work that supports environmental sustainability in a reputable, growing consultancy.

Compensation / Benefits

competitive compensation
strong long-term career prospects
opportunity to lead high-visibility projects
supportive and technically strong team environment

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure assignments from planning to completion
Direct project execution by coordinating internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders
Monitor project performance against budgets, timelines, and technical expectations
Serve as primary client interface, managing expectations and communications
Contribute to technical submissions, bids, and supporting documentation
Ensure outputs meet industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and internal quality benchmarks
Balance priorities across multiple active projects to maintain delivery consistency and client satisfaction
Provide guidance and technical support to junior team members

Key requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
Extensive experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects in consulting/engineering
Demonstrated project leadership across planning, coordination, and execution phases
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent
Strong technical understanding of water and wastewater systems and regulatory considerations
Solid commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources
Ability to build and maintain effective client and internal relationships
Familiarity with project delivery tools and standard engineering software
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills