Water/Wastewater - Project Manager

wileywilson; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Health plans

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible work policy

Job summary

Wiley|Wilson seeks a Project Manager to lead water/wastewater projects and mentor the next generation of engineers. You will manage design teams on plants, pipelines, pump stations, and storage tanks to deliver practical, high-quality solutions for clients.

Applicants should have an ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree and a PE license, with experience in conveyance design and strong client relationship skills. Occasional travel and U.S. work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license required.
• Experience planning and designing conveyance projects and delivering projects on time.
• Mentoring staff and developing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water/wastewater projects from concept through construction.
• Manage design teams on plants, pipelines, pump stations, and storage tanks.
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client relationship management

Proposal writing

Client presentations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley WaterCAD/GEMs

Job description

Wiley|Wilson combines the technical depth of a large firm with the responsiveness of a small one. Since 1901, we've been helping clients solve complex infrastructure challenges with a focus on trust, quality, and results. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member shares in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a structure that fosters collaboration, accountability, and long-term commitment.

Our Water Resources team is looking for a Project Manager to lead water/wastewater projects and mentor the next generation of engineers. You'll manage design teams on water/wastewater plants, water and sewer pipelines, pump stations, and storage tanks while helping us deliver practical, high-quality solutions for our clients.

What You'll Do

You’ll oversee water/wastewater projects from concept through construction. You’ll also support business development through proposals and client presentations, and play a key role in mentoring and developing our engineering staff.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You have a bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and a PE license. You bring experience planning and designing conveyance projects and have a proven record of successful project delivery and client relationship management. Experience mentoring staff and familiarity with hydraulic modeling software (such as Bentley WaterCAD/GEMs) are a plus. Occasional travel and eligibility to work in the U.S. are required.

Why Wiley|Wilson

We support your growth and work-life balance with competitive pay, bonuses tied to company performance, multiple health plan options, and a 401(k) with up to 6% match. You’ll also enjoy 24 days of paid time off plus five holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 80 hours of parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

Our Work Appropriately policy offers flexibility to work in the office, hybrid, or remotely - so you can choose what works best for you.

Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, and Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

Other

• EOE/AAP, Disability/Covered veteran, Drug Free Workplace
• L609 W/W Civil Project Manager
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