Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water Wastewater Project Manager to lead projects from scope through delivery, aligning with public health and environmental goals.

You will work with municipalities and the Water Team to drive results and build lasting relationships. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and hands-on experience managing budgets, schedules, and contracts, with proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 4+ years of discipline-specific engineering experience required, including 2 years of project management.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred.
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater 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

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Deltek Vision

Job description

Lead Meaningful Water Infrastructure Projects as a Water Wastewater Project Manager — Drive Progress, Build Relationships, and Deliver Lasting Community Impact

Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to expand your influence beyond design and into project leadership? Do you enjoy guiding projects, collaborating with clients, and helping teams deliver innovative infrastructure solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water Wastewater Project Manager to join our Water Team. As Water Wastewater Project Manager, you will play a key role in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations while contributing technical expertise to projects that enhance public health, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.

What You'll Do:

• Manage water/wastewater 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

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required, including 2 years of project management experience
• 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
• Strong leadership, organization, and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love it Here:

• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental stewardship, and the long-term success of growing communities
• Work directly with municipalities and public-sector clients, becoming a trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of impactful infrastructure projects

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Learn more about how CHA supports water, wastewater, and sewer systems through innovative planning, design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions by visiting: CHA Water.