Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Pump Stations and Pipelines

EWI Recruitment; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations and pipelines. You will manage mobilisation through to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, cross‑disciplinary coordination with clients, designers, subcontractors and site teams, with willingness to travel and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing water or wastewater infrastructure projects, ideally pumping stations and complex pipelines.
• Qualification in civil engineering, construction management or related discipline preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision‑making skills; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and maintain programmes, budgets, risk registers, quality plans and project documentation.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical and control systems activities across pump station and pipeline works.
• Lead progress meetings and provide accurate reports on cost, time, safety, quality and commercial performance.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants and supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Identify and resolve design, construction and interface issues in a timely and practical manner.
• Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture across all project activities.
• Support commercial management, change control, payment applications and final account negotiations.

Job description

Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Pump Stations and Pipelines

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations, rising mains, gravity sewers and associated pipelines. This role will suit a commercially aware and technically capable professional with a strong background in civil engineering, utilities or major infrastructure delivery.

You will take responsibility for projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring that works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working closely with clients, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams, you will provide clear leadership and maintain effective communication throughout each stage of delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and maintain programmes, budgets, risk registers, quality plans and project documentation.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical and control systems activities across pump station and pipeline works.
• Lead progress meetings and provide accurate reports on cost, time, safety, quality and commercial performance.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants and supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Identify and resolve design, construction and interface issues in a timely and practical manner.
• Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture across all project activities.
• Support commercial management, change control, payment applications and final account negotiations.

About you

You will have proven experience managing water or wastewater infrastructure projects, ideally involving pumping stations and complex pipeline networks. A relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline is preferred, together with demonstrable knowledge of construction methods, health and safety legislation, NEC or similar contracts, and project controls.

Strong leadership, organisation and stakeholder management skills are essential. You should be confident making decisions, managing competing priorities and motivating multidisciplinary teams. A full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites are required.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects with long-term professional development prospects.