Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking a motivated
Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to join our growing
Columbia, 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.
Role Responsibilities- 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
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in 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
We offer 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.
Our culture is inclusive, empowering, and growth-focused, with a commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation. At GMC, you'll tackle meaningful projects, grow your career, and help shape thriving communities.
Join us and make an impact-your work matters here.
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