Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater
Michael Baker International
Phoenix, AZ · Posted August 21, 2026
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About the job
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
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.