Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Zohorecruit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Axiom Path is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support municipal infrastructure projects with our engineering team. You will manage projects from planning through construction, coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators to deliver reliable water and wastewater solutions.

Ideal candidates have a PE license in SC and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS. This is an onsite role based in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• PE license in South Carolina required, active.
• 5+ years of municipal water/wastewater project delivery experience.
• Experience with water/wastewater planning, design, construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through construction.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and support process improvements.
• Ensure schedule, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (SC)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part Of A Dynamic Team

A leading multidisciplinary engineering and design firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support infrastructure projects that improve communities throughout the Southeast. The organization delivers integrated architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental services with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term community impact. This role joins a collaborative water and wastewater engineering team working on municipal infrastructure projects, partnering with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver reliable solutions.

What's In Store For You

• Opportunity to support impactful municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Professional growth through technical development, continuing education, and involvement with industry organizations.
• Collaborative environment working alongside engineers, designers, surveyors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Full-time onsite opportunity based in Columbia, SC.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Manage and support municipal water and wastewater engineering projects from planning through design and construction phases.
• Develop, review, and refine project scopes while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical engineering support for water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Utilize engineering principles, design tools, and technical documentation practices to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet schedule, quality, safety, and regulatory expectations.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering memoranda, presentations, and project documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers, designers, technicians, and administrative team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, community partners, and regulatory organizations.

Requirements

Do you bring proven success in water and wastewater engineering project delivery?

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting municipal water and wastewater engineering projects.
• Strong experience with water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction.
• Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure including water mains, booster pump stations, gravity sewer systems, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, hydraulic modeling, and master planning.
• Experience using engineering design tools such as AutoCAD and GIS.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, solve engineering challenges, and apply sound technical judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.