Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Role Responsibilities

• Support assigned water and wastewater clients while upholding public health, safety, ethical standards, and GMC Core Values
• Affiliate 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
• Cook 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in 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
• Sewer mains, sewer lift stations, and force mains
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Hydraulic modeling and master planning
• 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