Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineer - Water Wastewater

Thomas & Hutton

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • 10+ years of experience in municipal water and wastewater project management
  • Knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office
  • Proven ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Oversee preparation of construction drawings and specifications
  • Direct hydraulic modeling and system analysis
  • Act as primary point of contact for clients and authorities
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams
  • Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

  • Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k) and generous PTO
  • Tuition assistance
  • Access to Thomas & Hutton University for career advancement
Full Job Description
Lead your civil engineering career where your work supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll oversee complex municipal and private sector projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you're an experienced engineer ready to lead projects, mentor teams, and drive client success, this role is for you.

What you'll do

Lead and manage water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients
• Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Direct hydraulic modeling and system analysis using tools such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWorks WS, or InfoWater
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, including municipalities and water/sewer authorities
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for project staff
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Utilize project tracking tools to monitor financial performance, schedules, and resources
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

What you bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects
• Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with InfoWorks WS and/or InfoWater (Innovyze) preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing project teams
• Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget control
• Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Vantagepoint or Microsoft Project
Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Experience working on projects in the southeastern United States preferred

Why Thomas & Hutton?
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on mentoring to advance your career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

How to apply:

Ready to design the systems that support communities and essential infrastructure? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

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