Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Dewberry; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join their Charlotte office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead diverse projects, including pump station design and hydraulic modeling, while managing client relationships and participating in business development. You will work alongside a talented team of professionals, utilizing cutting-edge technology to tackle complex challenges in the water/wastewater sector. If you are passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a significant impact in your field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in public sector water/wastewater projects.
• Extensive technical experience in wastewater conveyance and water distribution.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater design projects and meet client deadlines.
• Lead engineering design staff and collaborate across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Technical Design

Hydraulic Modeling

Wastewater Treatment Knowledge

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

NC Professional Engineering License

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Charlotte, NC office. Typical projects involve pump station design, inflow and infiltration studies, hydraulic modeling, collection system condition assessment and design, water distribution and storage, with potential opportunities to engage on treatment projects. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.

The candidate will have technical, project management, and market access responsibilities to lead water/wastewater design projects for municipal and private clients. The candidate will manage and leverage client relationships to position Dewberry to perform large and complex water/wastewater projects. The candidate will work as a peer with other water/wastewater practitioners throughout the company to manage a range of civil engineering projects for both public sector utility and private clients (water and wastewater). With support from the enterprise, the successful candidate will be capable of participating in business development activities, pursuing new clients and potential project leads, preparing proposals and preparing price proposals and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Management of water and wastewater design projects.
• Pump station design, inflow and infiltration studies, hydraulic modeling, collection system condition assessment and design, water distribution and storage, with potential opportunities to engage on treatment projects.
• Lead and facilitate engineering design staff.
• Work with design team across multiple offices and multiple disciplines to generate detailed design documents for construction plans.
• Meet client deadlines and project budgets.
• Participate in business development activities including collaborating with our team in the marketing of new projects, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering field or related field.
• NC Professional Engineering license.
• 6-10 years’ experience with increasing levels of project responsibilities for public sector water and wastewater projects.
• Successful track record of maintaining relationships with clients in the Charlotte market.
• Extensive technical experience in the design of wastewater conveyance systems and pump stations, water distribution and storage.
• Water/Wastewater treatment experience is a plus.
• A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule and budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.