Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC); Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is looking for a motivated Project Manager to join our team in Greenville, SC, or Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and expertise in water and wastewater engineering. Responsibilities include supporting clients, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring junior staff.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to grow your technical skills while making a real difference in community projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with municipal water and/or wastewater projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to routine and moderately complex water/wastewater projects.
• Experience with planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned water and wastewater clients to uphold public health and safety.
• Assist in developing and reviewing project scopes with consultants and contractors.
• Provide technical design and engineering support for water and wastewater projects.
• Collaborate on the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater systems.

Skills

Proficiency in water/wastewater system design

Strong collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or South Carolina

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking a motivated Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to join our Charlotte, NC or Greenville, SC office. The successful candidate will support a dynamic water and wastewater engineering team and contribute to the planning, design, and permitting of municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects. Proficiency in water/wastewater system design, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to develop positive client and regulatory relationships are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of project types while growing technical expertise within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support assigned water and wastewater clients while upholding public health, safety, ethical standards, and GMC Core Values
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and refining project scopes in coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Apply working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS to support planning, design, and documentation efforts
• Provide technical design and engineering support for water and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and utility infrastructure projects
• Collaborate across disciplines and offices on the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater systems
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering work throughout all phases of project delivery
• Work closely with engineers, surveyors, field personnel, inspectors, contractors, and construction teams to ensure project alignment
• Guide, coordinate, and mentor junior staff, technicians, designers, and administrative personnel as appropriate
• Perform advanced drafting, modeling, and technical support tasks to meet project requirements
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, utility staff, and regulatory agencies with clear, timely, and professional communication
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, memoranda, plans, and presentations
• Perform work under general supervision, exercising judgment on moderately complex or non-routine challenges
• Support the development and continuous improvement of technical standards, design guidelines, and operational procedures
• Represent the firm professionally with clients, stakeholders, and community partners
• Participate in professional development, continuing education, and industry organizations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or South Carolina
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with municipal water and/or wastewater projects
• Strong technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in water and wastewater engineering
• Experience with planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including:
  • Water mains and booster pump stations
  • Gravity sewer mains, sewer lift stations, and force mains
  • Water and wastewater treatment plants
  • Hydraulic modeling and master planning
• Ability to apply engineering principles to routine and moderately complex water/wastewater projects
• Strong problem‑solving skills and technical judgment
• Effective communication skills, including written reports, technical memoranda, and presentations
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to make a real difference in the communities we serve

Equal Opportunity Employer

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