Wastewater Project Manager

Jobot; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus

401k match

Prime on projects

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager in Huntersville, NC. You will lead wastewater design and project execution for municipal clients, overseeing planning through construction and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers hybrid work, a clear path to leadership, and opportunities to mentor engineers while building long-term client relationships on critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
• Experience with wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects from planning through construction.
• Strong wastewater engineering knowledge for technical direction.
• Experience communicating with municipalities/utilities.
• Leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
• Client-focused with relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage wastewater projects from planning through construction.
• Lead design of wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and deliverables.
• Primary contact for municipal clients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and review designs.
• Assist with construction administration and project implementation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and staff.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Support proposals and new project opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory coordination

Team coordination

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

Wastewater Project Manager

$90000 - $155000 per year | Huntersville, NC | Hybrid | Permanent

Hybrid + Bonus + 401k Match + Prime on Projects

A bit about us:

Our client is an established, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm that partners with communities to plan, design, and improve critical infrastructure. The organization provides multidisciplinary engineering, planning, design, and construction-related services with a strong focus on helping communities address both immediate infrastructure needs and long-term growth.

Why join us?

• Employee-owned company
• Strong career growth opportunities
• Leadership and mentorship opportunities
• High-impact wastewater projects
• Diverse municipal infrastructure work
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Direct client exposure
• Opportunity to lead projects from start to finish
• Supportive, people-first environment
• Long-term career stability and advancement

Job Details

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
• Previous experience working on wastewater infrastructure, treatment, collection systems, or related municipal water/wastewater projects
• Experience managing engineering projects from initial planning and design through bidding and construction phases
• Strong understanding of wastewater engineering principles and the ability to provide technical direction throughout a project
• Experience communicating directly with municipalities, utilities, public agencies, or similar infrastructure clients
• Ability to coordinate with engineering staff, regulatory stakeholders, contractors, and other project partners
• Leadership skills with an interest in mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build long-term professional relationships and identify future project opportunities
• Comfortable balancing technical leadership, project management, client service, and team development

Job Duties:

• Manage wastewater projects from planning through construction
• Lead the design of wastewater treatment and collection systems
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and deliverables
• Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Provide technical guidance and review engineering designs
• Assist with construction administration and project implementation
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support proposals, client development, and new project opportunities

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.