Services Project Manager

Heyward Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Heyward Charlotte is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead turnkey municipal water and wastewater projects in the Charlotte area. You will plan, bid, schedule, procure, and drive projects to on-time closeout, coordinating with clients, manufacturers, and consulting engineers to ensure contractual compliance.

Candidates should have 5+ years in water/wastewater project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in water/wastewater
• Experience with design, bidding, and construction of municipal plants
• Ability to interface with clients and manufacturers
• Hydraulic design knowledge of pump/valve systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of turnkey projects: planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, execution, closeout
• Define project scopes and develop detailed work plans aligned with contract obligations
• Review vendor quotes and proposals for required applications
• Develop and maintain project schedules coordinating internal/external resources
• Coordinate with manufacturers to ensure supplied equipment quality
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain progress
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and consulting engineers for seamless execution

Skills

Project management

Client interfacing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering Degree

Professional Engineering Registration

MS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Summary

Heyward Charlotte is an engineering and technical solutions company supporting the water, wastewater, and power industries through high-quality equipment and expert service. The company partners closely with municipalities and industrial clients to deliver reliable, practical solutions. Its culture is collaborative and people-focused, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence, customer relationships, and doing the right thing.

Company Summary

Heyward Charlotte is an engineering and technical solutions company supporting the water, wastewater, and power industries through high-quality equipment and expert service. The company partners closely with municipalities and industrial clients to deliver reliable, practical solutions. Its culture is collaborative and people-focused, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence, customer relationships, and doing the right thing.

Key Duties And Essential Functions

• Manage all phases of turnkey projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, execution, and closeout
• Define project scopes and develop detailed work plans, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations
• Reviews vendor quotes and proposals submitted to determine products meet the intended application before submitting to the contractor/consulting engineer for review/acceptance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; coordinate internal and external resources to meet critical path milestones
• Works with Manufacturers to ensure quality, specified equipment is supplied.
• Identify potential risks or issues and develop mitigation strategies to maintain progress
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and consulting engineers to ensure seamless execution

Required Qualifications

• Experience with the design, bidding, and construction of Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment plants
• Ability to interface with clients and manufacturers
• Hydraulic design experience and knowledge of pump and valve systems.
• 5+ years of project management experience in the water and wastewater sector, preferably with turnkey project delivery
• Project Management experience
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Education Requirements

• Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Professional Engineering Registration
• MS in Engineering a plus

Physical Demands And Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Standard office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, ancestry, childbirth or related medical condition; citizenship; color; creed; familial status; gender expression; gender identity; genetic information; height; weight; marital status; national origin; physical or mental disability or handicap; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; uniform service member status or veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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