Senior Project Manager (Water)

ewi Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ewi Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Water) to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Charlotte, NC. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate design and construction activities, and ensure delivery on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with clients, regulators and contractors, plus solid knowledge of project governance, risk management and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing major water, wastewater or related infrastructure projects, ideally in a regulated or complex delivery environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, project management, construction or related discipline; membership of a professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, risk registers and procurement strategies.
• Oversee feasibility, design development, consenting and construction activities.
• Monitor progress and performance against milestones; provide reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Lead project governance, contract administration and change control processes.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all project stages.
• Mentor and support less experienced project managers and delivery professionals.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Budget management

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification

Professional body membership

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Water) to lead the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects from inception through to completion. This role will involve managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating design and construction activities, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders to establish clear objectives, maintain effective communication and resolve issues promptly.

Key responsibilities will include developing and managing project programmes, budgets, risk registers and procurement strategies; overseeing feasibility, design development, consenting and construction activities; monitoring progress and performance against agreed milestones; and providing accurate reporting to senior stakeholders. You will lead project governance, contract administration and change control processes, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability and value for money. The role will also require you to promote strong health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all project stages, as well as mentor and support less experienced project managers and delivery professionals.

Applicants should have substantial experience managing major water, wastewater or related infrastructure projects, ideally within a regulated or complex delivery environment. A strong understanding of project management methodologies, commercial controls, construction contracts, risk management and stakeholder engagement is essential. You will be an assured communicator with excellent negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills, capable of making sound decisions in challenging circumstances. A relevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, project management, construction or a related discipline is desirable, along with membership of an appropriate professional body. Experience of working with utilities, public-sector clients, design-and-build arrangements or major capital investment programmes would be advantageous.