Water Solutions Project Manager – Municipal & Industrial

John H. Carter Company, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Co. is seeking a Project Manager within its Water Solutions & Services unit to lead municipal water treatment projects from RFQ through closeout, ensuring on-schedule delivery within budget and per customer specs.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, coordinate procurement and subcontractor activities, and serve as the primary contact for customers, engineers, and vendors. Occasional site travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of municipal or industrial water treatment/distribution equipment experience.
• At least 2 years in a project management or coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal and industrial water treatment projects from RFQ through final closeout, including RFQ package reviews, detailed review and markup of drawings and specifications, and development and submittal of bid packages.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work, and report progress, risks, and variances to leadership
• Coordinate equipment procurement, vendor lead times, and submittal approvals to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Schedule and coordinate service technician resources for project installation, startup, and commissioning
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, engineers, contractors, and the WSS team on assigned projects, communicating progress, changes, and issues in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare, review, and process change orders, documenting scope, cost, and schedule impacts for approval
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, closeout packages, and warranty records
• Work with the Inside Sales and Outside Sales teams to ensure a smooth handoff of awarded projects and accurate order entry
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for project meetings, both municipal and industrial

Skills

Water treatment

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Spreadsheets

PDF markups

Office software

Job description

John H. Carter Co. is seeking a Project Manager within its Water Solutions & Services unit to lead municipal water treatment projects from RFQ through closeout, ensuring on-schedule delivery within budget and per customer specs.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, coordinate procurement and subcontractor activities, and serve as the primary contact for customers, engineers, and vendors. Occasional site travel may be required.