Water Infrastructure Project Manager: Pumps & 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

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.