Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Wright

$115K — $155K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering.
  • Proven team leadership experience managing direct reports.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and funding processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
  • B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; MS preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage municipal water and wastewater projects including treatment, distribution, and storage.
  • Oversee planning, design, and construction administration of projects.
  • Facilitate project proposals and presentations with support from marketing.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
  • Apply advanced engineering principles to complex project challenges.
  • Ensure timely completion of projects within budget and quality standards.
  • Maintain effective communication with clients and teams for project success.

Benefits

  • Potential for stock ownership based on performance and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for significant professional growth and leadership roles.
  • Ability to work on diverse projects across multiple regions.
  • Emphasis on continual learning and professional development.
  • Inclusive team environment focused on community involvement.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a licensed Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager - Team Leader to join our Southeast One Water Group in our Greenville, SC office. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a wide variety of municipal drinking water and wastewater projects throughout South Carolina and Florida. This role could also lead to becoming the Regional Group Leader for our Greenville office, with opportunities to collaborate on projects in other regions, including New England, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina.

This key role offers significant responsibility in driving the success of our Greenville market segment with the potential for Wright-Pierce stock ownership based on qualifications and performance.
Your Role

As a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager - Team Leader, you will:
  • Manage municipal water and wastewater projects including water source, distribution, storage and treatment, and wastewater collection, pumping and treatment along with treated water reuse.
  • Oversee technical planning, design, construction administration, and project management of water and wastewater projects.
  • Facilitate project proposals, interviews, and presentations, working with our Marketing staff.
  • Mentor, train, and develop junior staff.
  • Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex project challenges.
  • Oversee project budget, schedule, execution, and quality control across all phases.
  • Maintain effective communications with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.
  • Lead technical execution for large or complex multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Supervise preparation of technical drawings, specifications, and bid packages.
  • Ensure project requirements and deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Experience & Certifications
  • 10+ years of vertical water and/or wastewater engineering experience.
  • Previous team leadership experience, including management of direct reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) & Bluebeam.
  • Technical competence and familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and funding processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with coworkers and collaborate effectively.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, results-driven, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Effective client relationship and proposal generation skills.
  • Commitment to continual learning and professional development.
  • B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; MS Degree in Environmental Engineering preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
Office Location
  • Greenville, SC
Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Ready to Make an Impact? Join us at Wright-Pierce and be part of a team that values professional satisfaction, personal growth, and community involvement. Apply today and help us shape the future of environmental engineering!

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