Project Manager

Project Manager Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA)

OWASA isseekingateam member to join ourcapital improvements teamas aProject Manager.

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned capital improvement projects.

Developing requests for proposalsandqualifications,contract documents, cost estimates, bid/proposals, contract awards,and other related contracting documents.

Executing assigned capital improvement projects and studies byprocuringand directing the work of consultants and contractors.

Overseeing construction of assigned capital improvement projects in conjunction with resident project representatives.

Maintaining project schedules and budgets, ensuring conformance with internal policies, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Obtain easements and encroachmentsrequiredfor projects through OWASA standard operating procedures

Responding to customer concerns and inquiries.

Interacting with consultants, contractors, regulators, operations and professional staff, members of the public, and other stakeholders.

Develop and execute projectcommunication plansin conjunction with other OWASA staff.

Requiresa high school diploma or GED,plus specializedtechnicaltraining equal to twoyearsofcollege.

Minimum one year experiencewithproject management principles and practices used in the planning and construction of public water and wastewater projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates should be self-motivated and have excellent written,verbal,and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to effectively manage projects.

• Salary Range is $80,682 - $120,918
• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
• 5%
  Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution
• Retirement Health Savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement:
  
  Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government orstate agency employer
• Much, much more!

Team members are our most important resource.

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. Weprovide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. This recruitment will close August
16, 2026.

OWASA provides competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.