Water​/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Overview

Description

At Withers Ravenel, we believe the most meaningful engineering work is rooted in serving communities and building lasting partnerships.

We’re seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager to join our Utilities team in our Outer Banks office
, helping lead complex infrastructure projects that support communities across North Carolina.

While this role is listed as remote, we’re looking for someone within commuting distance of the Outer Banks who can attend the office or client meetings approximately three days per week
.

In this role, you will provide leadership across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding teams through planning, design, and delivery of systems such as pipelines, pump stations, and storage facilities. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor project teams, and play a key role in strengthening and expanding our Utilities practice.

At Withers Ravenel, you’ll have access to extensive resources, collaborative teams, and strong professional development opportunities that support both technical excellence and leadership growth. We’re proud to offer a culture that values work/life balance, empowering our team to deliver impactful work while building rewarding careers.

Why WR? Withers Ravenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us?
OWNERSHIP
. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an owner—which adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work.

Learn more about our benefits and employee ownership!

Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and join our team of employee owners at Withers Ravenel
!

• Lead complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across planning, design, and delivery phases.
• Guide teams on pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and related systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor project teams, and strengthen the Utilities practice.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 10 + years of engineering/industry experience with demonstrated team management experience
• Experience managing utility (primarily water and sewer related) projects; preference given to public sector projects
• Demonstrated success managing multiple large-scale projects, including budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, and related infrastructure
• Established track record of building and maintaining long-term client relationships and securing new work
• Experience in financial management, proposal development, contract negotiations, and strategic planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Ability to anticipate challenges, develop innovative solutions, and navigate regulatory processes effectively
• Commitment to a team-oriented, employee-owned culture with a focus on shared success

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and off site travel to career fairs and other related sites. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

Withers Ravenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business.

This approach leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.