Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Role: Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Salary: $110k - $160k (Competitive, based on experience)
Join a nationally respected engineering firm that blends the technical depth of a large organization with the responsiveness and personal connection of a smaller one. For more than a century, this team has helped clients solve complex infrastructure challenges with a focus on trust, quality, and results. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every team member shares in the firm's success through a robust ESOP program-creating a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and long‑term commitment.
With a growing Water practice and strong reputation across the Mid‑Atlantic and Southeast, the firm is expanding its leadership team to support continued growth and excellence.
The firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects and help mentor the next generation of engineers. You'll oversee multidisciplinary design teams and guide the delivery of high‑quality solutions for treatment plants, conveyance systems, pump stations, pipelines, and storage tanks.
This role offers a blend of technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and team development-ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic oversight and hands‑on engineering guidance.
What You'll Do
- Manage water/wastewater projects from concept through construction
- Lead design teams on treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and storage tanks
- Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and technical delivery
- Prepare and review engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Support business development efforts, including proposals and client presentations
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
- Strengthen client relationships through practical, high‑quality engineering solutions
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Minimum 6 years of experience with strong experience in planning and designing conveyance systems, pipelines, pump stations, and water/wastewater facilities
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and client relationship management
- Experience mentoring junior staff
- Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., WaterCAD/GEMS) is a plus
- Ability to travel occasionally and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Why Join Us?
- 100% Employee‑Owned: Benefit from long‑term financial growth through a strong ESOP structure.
- Competitive Total Rewards: Competitive pay, company‑performance bonuses, multiple health plan options, and up to a 6% 401(k) match.
- Generous Paid Leave: 24 days of PTO plus five additional holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 80 hours of parental leave for birth or adoption.
- Work‑Life Flexibility: Choose on‑site, hybrid, or remote work through the firm's flexible "Work Appropriately" policy.
- Strong Regional Presence: Offices across VA, NC, and GA support collaboration and growth while maintaining a close‑knit culture.
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