Water Utilities Project Manager

Ardurra Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Water Utilities Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree, a TN PE license within 6 months, 4+ years of design and management experience, and strong skills in hydraulic modeling, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, budgeting, and client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in TN or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 4+ years of water and wastewater project design and management.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station design, and treatment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software.
• Experience with scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience with public agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and execute water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning to construction completion.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, drawings, and specifications for water systems.
• Coordinate with public utilities and regulatory agencies for compliance.
• Provide leadership on scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with clients to understand needs and align project goals.
• Prepare proposals, estimates, and contracts; support business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a collaborative environment.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Hydraulic modeling

Team coordination

Budgeting

Communication

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Water Utilities Project Manager in our Knoxville, TN office.

Our water utility experts specialize in System Master Planning & Mapping, Dynamic Hydraulic Modeling and Water Loss Investigation and Study. With decades of experience, our water solution project history includes multiple examples of Distribution & Transmission Design, Booster Pump & Storage Tank Design and Remote SCADA System Design.

Primary Function

CCI is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Engineer/Manager to join our team. This role requires a professional with technical expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design, a commitment to quality, and a desire to deliver exceptional project outcomes. The successful candidate will manage projects from concept to completion, providing leadership and technical guidance to ensure project milestones and client expectations are met.

Primary Duties

• Lead, manage, and execute water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including planning, design, permitting, and construction completion.
• Conduct engineering analyses and prepare detailed technical reports, drawings, and specifications for water and wastewater systems.
• Coordinate with public utilities and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide project leadership, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs, provide solutions, and ensure project goals align with their objectives.
• Prepare proposals, estimates, and contracts, supporting the business development team as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in TN (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• 4+ years of experience in water and wastewater project design and management.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, pump station design, and treatment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software.
• Experience with scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with local and regional agencies is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, and permitting processes is preferred.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

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