Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Flexible work with travel

Impactful water solutions

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to lead complex municipal water and sewer projects.

You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships while ensuring safe, sustainable solutions for communities. The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering degree, PE license, 4+ years in engineering and 2+ years in project management, plus proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and Deltek Vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline required.
• 4 years engineering experience; 2 years project management experience required.
• PE license required.
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks.
• Proficiency with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices and engineering laws.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater and sewer projects from development of proposals through completion with environmentally friendly, cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery: scope, budget, schedule, client relationships.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead project financials, subcontractor payments, and monthly review meetings with operations.
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC per the Quality Management Plan.
• Communicate updates clearly to clients, management, and project teams for timely completion.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision

Job description

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Location: Columbia, SC (US-SC-Columbia)

Job ID: 7431

Category: Sewer Assess & Rehab

Overview

Advance Your Career as a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater - Lead, Innovate, and Protect Communities.

Are you ready to turn your engineering expertise into real-world impact for public health and the environment? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting where innovation, stewardship, and leadership drive every project?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Columbia, SC. This is your opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, manage meaningful projects, and accelerate your growth as a leader in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater and sewer projects from development of project proposals through completion, providing environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation with clients and subcontractors
• Lead project financials, subcontractor payments, and monthly review meetings with operations
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC compliance as determined by the Quality Management Plan
• Communicate updates clearly to clients, management, and project teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required; minimum of 2 years of project management experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong leadership, organization, and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Benefits

• Collaborate with experienced professionals and accelerate your growth from day one in a culture that values innovation and project excellence
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
• Make a tangible impact by helping deliver clean water and safe wastewater solutions to communities

Salary

$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.

EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.