Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking a motivated Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to join our Charlotte, NC or Greenville, SC office. The successful candidate will support a dynamic water and wastewater engineering team and contribute to the planning, design, and permitting of municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects. Proficiency in water/wastewater system design, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to develop positive client and regulatory relationships are essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of project types while growing technical expertise within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Support assigned water and wastewater clients while upholding public health, safety, ethical standards, and GMC Core Values
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and refining project scopes in coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Apply working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS to support planning, design, and documentation efforts
• Provide technical design and engineering support for water and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and utility infrastructure projects
• Collaborate across disciplines and offices on the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater systems
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering work throughout all phases of project delivery
• Work closely with engineers, surveyors, field personnel, inspectors, contractors, and construction teams to ensure project alignment
• Guide, coordinate, and mentor junior staff, technicians, designers, and administrative personnel as appropriate
• Perform advanced drafting, modeling, and technical support tasks to meet project requirements
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, utility staff, and regulatory agencies with clear, timely, and professional communication
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, memoranda, plans, and presentations
• Perform work under general supervision, exercising judgment on moderately complex or non-routine challenges
• Support the development and continuous improvement of technical standards, design guidelines, and operational procedures
• Represent the firm professionally with clients, stakeholders, and community partners
• Participate in professional development, continuing education, and industry organizations

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or South Carolina
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with municipal water and/or wastewater projects
• Strong technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in water and wastewater engineering
• Experience with planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including:
• Water mains and booster pump stations
• Gravity sewer mains, sewer lift stations, and force mains
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Hydraulic modeling and master planning
• Ability to apply engineering principles to routine and moderately complex water/wastewater projects
• Strong problem‑solving skills and technical judgment
• Effective communication skills, including written reports, technical memoranda, and presentations
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders

• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, professional development, and opportunities to make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer | Disability | Veterans

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