Senior Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

CSG Talent is partnering with a leading global, employee-owned engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the continued growth of its Water & Wastewater business across North Carolina and the wider Southeast. This is an opportunity for an established water infrastructure professional to take ownership of significant municipal projects, develop long-term client relationships and play a key role in expanding an established regional business. The successful candidate will combine strong technical project delivery experience with commercial awareness, client development capabilities and a passion for mentoring engineering teams. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the planning, design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection, pump stations and storage facilities.Manage complex projects from initial planning and design through construction, ensuring successful delivery against budgets, schedules and quality standards.Develop and maintain relationships with municipal utilities, public agencies and other infrastructure clients across the Carolinas.Support business development initiatives, including proposals, project pursuits, pricing strategies and securing new work.Provide technical oversight and leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams.Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers, supporting wider team growth.Collaborate with regional leadership to identify new opportunities and contribute to the strategic growth of the Water business. Candidate RequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.Professional Engineer (PE) licence in North Carolina.15+ years of experience delivering water and wastewater engineering projects, ideally with a strong emphasis on linear infrastructure and conveyance.At least 5 years of experience working with clients across North Carolina or neighbouring states.Proven project management experience, including technical delivery, financial oversight and client management.Established municipal client relationships and experience supporting business development activities.Strong leadership, communication and mentoring capabilities. Why Consider This Opportunity?Business Growth: Play an influential role in the expansion of an established Water & Wastewater practice across the Southeast.Project Ownership: Lead major infrastructure projects with significant autonomy and responsibility.Career Progression: Opportunity to develop into broader technical, operational and commercial leadership.Employee Ownership: Join an established global consultancy with an employee-owned business model.Collaborative Environment: Access the resources and expertise of a global engineering organisation while maintaining a strong regional focus. Interested?For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact George Faulkner at CSG Talent.Applications and enquiries will be handled in confidence.