Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Technical Hires Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

401(k) Retirement Accounts with Match

Mental Health Coverage

PTO, holidays, wellness incentive days

Professional development and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hires Group is seeking an experienced project management professional to oversee municipal water and wastewater engineering projects in a hybrid Atlanta-area setting. You will guide delivery of treatment facilities, conveyance systems, and infrastructure projects while managing budgets, schedules, and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, PE preferred, and 10+ years of water/wastewater experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater engineering

Client advisory

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

Take on a project management role 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.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $160,000 - $210,000 plus bonus.
• Hybrid working.
• 401(k) Retirement Accounts with Match.
• Robust Benefits Offerings with Mental Health Coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and wellness incentive days.
• Ongoing professional development and strong mentorship culture.
• Career progression opportunities

The company:

Established for over 40 years with more than 1,500 employees. Recognized in national industry listings of leading design and engineering companies and consistently ranks in the top tier for award-winning projects. Regularly secures major contracts and supports business development efforts through high-quality marketing excellence.

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