Project Manager, Water Management, Water Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

A well-established General Contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast is seeking an experienced Wastewater Project Manager to join its growing Water & Wastewater division in North Carolina.

The company has a strong track record delivering complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including wastewater treatment plant construction, expansions, upgrades, pump stations, process facilities, and rehabilitation projects
.

With a strong backlog of wastewater work across North Carolina, this is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager looking to take ownership of significant treatment-plant projects with an established contractor.

• Manage wastewater construction projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and forecasts
• Manage project financials, contracts, change orders and cost controls
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners and project stakeholders
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field operations team to ensure successful project execution
• Review plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong owner/client relationships
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety and schedule
• Manage project documentation and closeout activities
• Identify and resolve project issues while maintaining schedule and budget objectives

The ideal candidate will have experience working on inside-the-fence wastewater treatment projects
, such as:

• New wastewater treatment plants
• WWTP expansions and upgrades
• Aeration basins and biological treatment systems
• Headworks
• Pump stations
• Process piping
• Mechanical/process equipment
• Biosolids and sludge treatment
• Electrical, instrumentation and controls
• Treatment plant rehabilitation and upgrades

• 5+ years of construction Project Management experience
• Proven experience with wastewater treatment plant construction
• General Contractor experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing municipal water/wastewater projects
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling and contract administration
• Ability to work effectively with field operations and project stakeholders
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field preferred

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) and company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career progression
• Long-term opportunity with an established contractor
• Strong pipeline of wastewater projects across North Carolina

Location: Charlotte or Raleigh, NC