Project Manager Water or Senior Project Manager PE Water

About

Position: Project Manager / Licensed PE – Environmental Water & Wastewater Engineering
Locations: Choose which NJ office you prefer – Chester, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; or our HQ in South Hackensack, NJ

Exciting and unique opportunities await you to come grow with us in 2026!

At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on‑demand, sound and state‑of‑the‑art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the many sectors we serve. Boswell offers a rare, genuine blend of stability, mentoring by engineering excellence professionals, a “family feel” and growth options for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager of Water Services based at our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters or our Chester, NJ or new East Brunswick, NJ offices.

These exciting new roles reporting directly to Boswell’s Vice President of Water Services (Environmental Engineering) will be involved in day‑to‑day operations leading and managing all levels of engineers while also managing projects.

Our Water Services Project Managers are responsible for managing water and wastewater improvement projects which include the design of water/wastewater conveyance and treatment systems, environmental studies, and hydraulic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates, and prepare day‑to‑day paperwork necessary to see projects through from beginning to end
• Complete assignments on a schedule and within the project budgets
• Review project shop drawings
• Attend project meetings with the clients
• Manage/mentor Engineers at all levels
• Passion for continued learning to keep abreast of the changing State and Federal regulations
• Prior exposure to a wide variety of engineering challenges, including municipal engineers
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to work independently
• Manage time efficiently
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience including engineering design, construction, project management, estimates and proposals
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is required
• Municipal Engineering experience and CEM Certified are preferred but not required
• Experience in the following: design of water/sanitary sewer conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant design, water treatment design, well redevelopment, hydraulic modeling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with developing project scope, fee & schedule during proposal preparation

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year (compensation varies based on experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location, and other factors)
• Expert training & mentoring by Senior licensed PEs and our all‑new Boswell Academy
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (STD and LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company‑paid certifications and training
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Eligibility for participation in our company annual discretionary incentive bonus program (contingent on business and individual performance)

Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part‑time, receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Application Information

Boswell accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.