Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC
Experience Required: 15+ Years | Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Columbia, SC area. This role requires extensive technical expertise in municipal water and wastewater design, as well as proven leadership in managing public and private sector projects. The position will focus on working with local municipalities, utilities, and water/sewer authorities, while overseeing project staff and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee project planning, permitting, design, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Supervise and mentor project staff; evaluate performance and provide professional development support.
• Manage multiple large and complex projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Utilize Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office for project planning and design.
• Preferred: Experience with InfoWorks WS and/or InfoWater modeling software.
• Track project performance using Vision or Microsoft Project.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and municipal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 15+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater project design and management.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure systems and process design.
• Project experience in the southeastern U.S. (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina preferred).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Condensed work schedule with flexible hours.
• 401(k) retirement plan and additional retirement savings options.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• In-house Civil 3D software training and continuing education opportunities.
• Professional development through internal training and industry certifications.