Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related area is preferred; alternatively, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
- A minimum of eight years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility is required.
- A Registered Professional Engineer credential is required.
- Strong understanding of water and wastewater services is required.
- A proven track record of meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities is required.
- Strong communication, client service orientation, and presentation skills are required.
- Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills, with the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems, are required.
- High-level organization, leadership, and negotiation skills are required.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; track progress to manage project financial success and ensure timely completion.
- Manage complex contract negotiations.
- Lead project-plan execution by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating internal resource availability, and assigning responsibilities aligned with project objectives.
- Serve as the primary liaison between all parties involved in a project.
- Monitor progress and measure project performance to ensure deliverables remain within established scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manage change requests, execute risk-management techniques, and implement strategies to minimize negative financial impact to projects.
- Coordinate detailed reviews of technical work to ensure quality and fulfillment of project contract terms, conditions, and specifications.
- Maintain positive client relationships and focus on exceptional client service to secure future work.
- Document project deliverables and maintain comprehensive records, including correspondence, design plans, and related project files.
- Mentor and supervise team staff on project-management best practices using Olsson project-management programs and project-support resources.
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work performed.
- Using professional talents to positively affect communities.
- Ability to contribute and work effectively on a team.
About the company
Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and delivers infrastructure and environmental projects to improve communities. It provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering services across planning, design, permitting, and construction support, guiding projects from concept through construction. The work combines site assessments, calculations, modeling, and field implementation to create practical, buildable solutions for transportation, water, energy, and habitat projects. Olsson differentiates itself through its integrated, multi-discipline approach and close collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end services and a hands-on project delivery model that emphasizes constructibility and real-world outcomes. The company’s goal is to help communities function better by delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure and environmental improvements.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 majority investment gives growth capital and Morgan Stanley platform access.
- March 2026 Process Group acquisition expands energy, renewables, and food-and-beverage process work.
- 35-office footprint positions Olsson to cross-sell from Lincoln into dense metro markets.
What critics are saying
- A bad MSCP exit within 24 months can trigger talent flight and client defections.
- Integrating The Process Group risks losing clients and key engineers after the March 2026 deal.
- AECOM, WSP, and Stantec outscale Olsson, squeezing bids on federal and transportation projects.
What makes Olsson unique
- MSCP-backed employee-owned firm with 35 U.S. offices and 2,000 staff.
- Olsson spans infrastructure, water, power, industrial, federal, and technology clients.
- The Process Group acquisition added chemical engineering and process design in March 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Performance Bonus
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)