Project Manager – Water/Wastewater (653)

Technical Hires Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with double employer match

Career development opportunities

Parental leave and fertility assistance

Childcare and pet care options

Job summary

A reputable engineering consulting firm in North Carolina seeks a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to oversee municipal engineering projects, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior staff. This role requires strong project management skills and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Compensation ranges from $130,000–$160,000, including an incentive bonus program and comprehensive benefits such as retirement security and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills for project representation.

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Perform engineering design and hydraulic modeling.
• Serve as Resident Project Representative during construction.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Hydraulic modeling

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Take on a project management role as a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater (653) overseeing water and wastewater engineering assignments, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams. Lead the delivery of treatment facilities, conveyance systems, and infrastructure projects while guiding budgets, schedules, and quality outcomes

The Job:

• Manage municipal water and wastewater projects, including treatment facilities, conveyance systems, and collection infrastructure.
• Perform engineering design, hydraulic modeling, and construction administration.
• Support project concept development and final design, contributing to drawings, specifications, and quality control.
• Serve as Resident Project Representative during construction, monitoring progress, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth

What they need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.

What’s in it for you?

• Total Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 including a top-tier incentive-based bonus program (20-40%).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, disability, and fully paid family life insurance, plus virtual care and health savings options.
• Retirement Security: 401(k) with double employer match, profit-sharing, and financial advisory services.
• Career Development: Unrivalled career progression with transparent targets to your next promotion.
• Family Perks: Parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, and access to childcare, pet care, and more.

Company:

High performance culture with industry leading compensation packages. A long-standing reputation built up over 50 years in the engineering & design consulting space. Over 5,000 employees across a hundred office locations. Consistently ranked among the top 10 in ENR’s top 500 design firms and Fortunes 100 best companies to work for.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Who are We?

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people-before-profit ethos. Learn more about Hires Group here: About us | Hires Group