Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

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A leading multidisciplinary engineering and design firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support infrastructure projects that improve communities throughout the Southeast. The organization delivers integrated architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental services with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term community impact. This role joins a collaborative water and wastewater engineering team working on municipal infrastructure projects, partnering with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver reliable solutions.

• Opportunity to support impactful municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Professional growth through technical development, continuing education, and involvement with industry organizations.
• Collaborative environment working alongside engineers, designers, surveyors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Full-time onsite opportunity based in Columbia, SC.

• Manage and support municipal water and wastewater engineering projects from planning through design and construction phases.
• Develop, review, and refine project scopes while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical engineering support for water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Utilize engineering principles, design tools, and technical documentation practices to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet schedule, quality, safety, and regulatory expectations.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering memoranda, presentations, and project documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers, designers, technicians, and administrative team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, community partners, and regulatory organizations.

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting municipal water and wastewater engineering projects.
• Strong experience with water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction.
• Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure including water mains, booster pump stations, gravity sewer systems, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, hydraulic modeling, and master planning.
• Experience using engineering design tools such as AutoCAD and GIS.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, solve engineering challenges, and apply sound technical judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.