Water/Wastewater Modeling Project Manager (Hybrid)

WithersRavenel; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WithersRavenel is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in our Utilities (Water/Wastewater) practice to lead hydraulic modeling and project delivery. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure successful outcomes across multiple active projects.

The PM level focuses on leading modeling tasks and team coordination, while the Senior PM level expands to broader leadership, business development support, and client relationship building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 7+ years of engineering/industry experience for Project Manager level
• 10+ years for Senior PM level
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Strong leadership and project management skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of contracts, budgeting and forecasting; willingness to grow client relationships

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and calibrate hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Analyze hydraulic model results to evaluate system performance and identify deficiencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate model data with infrastructure planning.
• Support system evaluations for master plans, asset inventories, and capital programs.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and client presentations.
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, budgeting, and client coordination.
• Manage tasks, schedules, and deliverables across multiple projects; ensure quality and timeliness.
• Senior PM: lead large/complex projects and mentor engineers and staff.
• Senior PM: strengthen client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Python/R

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

WaterGEMS

WaterCAD

SewerGEMS

SewerCAD

PCSWM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BioWin

Job description

WithersRavenel is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in our Utilities (Water/Wastewater) practice to lead hydraulic modeling and project delivery. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure successful outcomes across multiple active projects.

The PM level focuses on leading modeling tasks and team coordination, while the Senior PM level expands to broader leadership, business development support, and client relationship building.