Project Manager – Water & Wastewater Management

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of water treatment, wastewater treatment, and pipeline infrastructure projects throughout the Atlanta metro area and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution
• Lead the full project lifecycle—from scoping and feasibility through design, permitting, construction, and closeout—for water, wastewater, and pipeline projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and resource allocations.
• Maintain project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Oversee procurement, contractor performance, and contract compliance.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, funding agencies, and community partners.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, risks, and key decisions to clients and internal leadership.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through transparency, responsiveness, and exceptional service.
• Facilitate coordination with engineering teams, field personnel, regulatory bodies, subcontractors, and community stakeholders.
• Funding Compliance
• Prepare and submit funding applications, progress reports, reimbursement packages, and closeout documents.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant state and local funding programs impacting water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Technical & Regulatory Oversight
• Provide technical direction on water treatment, wastewater treatment, and pipeline systems.
• Oversee design reviews, environmental documentation, permitting, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure all project work adheres to federal, state, and local guidelines, including EPD, EPA, and local jurisdictional standards.
• Support development of technical proposals, scope documents, and engineering assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, pipeline, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local water/wastewater funding programs and program implementation.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering, construction, permitting, and regulatory processes related to water/wastewater facilities.
• Proven track record of client management, stakeholder coordination, and leading cross-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to read engineering plans, review technical documents, and manage consultant/contractor performance.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Atlanta region.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of water treatment, wastewater treatment, and pipeline systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Oversight
• Communication
• Problem Solving

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)
• Dental & vision plans
• Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts
• Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedules offered, based on Company and supervisory approval

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements available.