Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead projects from proposal through closeout, partner with clients, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety while maintaining client trust and ensuring regulatory compliance across design, permitting, construction support, and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• PE license is required.
• 4+ years in water/wastewater engineering with project management experience.
• Strong QA/QC knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead water, wastewater, and sewer projects from proposal through closeout.
• Own project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate contracts, subconsultants, and project documentation.
• Monitor financial performance including forecasting and invoicing.
• Develop health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Provide timely updates to clients and project teams; manage risks.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

QA/QC

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us:

Lead Water/Wastewater Projects That Strengthen Communities

Are you an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer ready to lead projects, strengthen client relationships, and deliver practical solutions that protect public health and the environment?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Water Team in Columbia, SC. In this role, you will guide projects from proposal through closeout, partner directly with clients, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

• Lead water, wastewater, and sewer projects from proposal development through design, permitting, construction support, and closeout, with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions
• Own project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, risk, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, subconsultants, and project documentation in partnership with clients and internal teams
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, subcontractor payments, and monthly operational reviews
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure deliverables comply with the applicable Quality Management Plan and QA/QC requirements
• Provide clear, timely updates to clients, leadership, and project teams; identify risks early and drive issues to resolution

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of 4 years of water/wastewater engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing projects, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated success managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations
• Proficiency with relevant engineering, design, computational, and modeling software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, project delivery best practices, and applicable engineering laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, build client trust, organize competing priorities, and follow through on commitments
• Active participation in relevant professional engineering or industry organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a culture that values technical quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Work in a flexible environment with opportunities to engage directly with clients, project sites, and local communities
• Make a visible community impact by helping deliver reliable drinking water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure

Curious about the impactful work our Water/Wastewater team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: CHA Water/Wastewater.

Salary Range:

$95,000 - $110,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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