Water/Wastewater Project ManagerCHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a
Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our
Water Team in
Columbia, SC. In this role, you will guide projects from proposal through closeout, partner directly with clients, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure.
What You'll Do:- Lead water, wastewater, and sewer projects from proposal development through design, permitting, construction support, and closeout, with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions
- Own project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, risk, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, subconsultants, and project documentation in partnership with clients and internal teams
- Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, subcontractor payments, and monthly operational reviews
- Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure deliverables comply with the applicable Quality Management Plan and QA/QC requirements
- Provide clear, timely updates to clients, leadership, and project teams; identify risks early and drive issues to resolution
What You Bring:- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
- Minimum of 4 years of water/wastewater engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing projects, required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Demonstrated success managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations
- Proficiency with relevant engineering, design, computational, and modeling software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, as well as Microsoft Office
- Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, project delivery best practices, and applicable engineering laws and regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, build client trust, organize competing priorities, and follow through on commitments
- Active participation in relevant professional engineering or industry organizations preferred
- Collaborate with experienced professionals in a culture that values technical quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Work in a flexible environment with opportunities to engage directly with clients, project sites, and local communities
- Make a visible community impact by helping deliver reliable drinking water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure
Curious about the impactful work our Water/Wastewater team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: CHA Water/Wastewater.
Salary Range:$95,000 - $110,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
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