Stormwater Project Manager
About The Position
WithersRavenel is hiring a Project Manager for its Stormwater Practice Area to lead municipal stormwater and infrastructure projects that address community needs. Projects include stormwater and flood-control improvements, water-quality initiatives, and stream restoration. The role combines technical project oversight, client relationship management, team leadership, and support for regional business growth in the Charlotte and Asheville regions. It is a hybrid role based out of the Charlotte, North Carolina office. The Project Manager leads project planning, coordination, and delivery; manages scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and financial performance; oversees technical deliverables and quality; and develops proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and project approaches. The position also leads multidisciplinary teams, mentors developing professionals, builds municipal client and project partner relationships, and collaborates with practice-area and business-development leadership on regional growth initiatives. The company describes a supportive, collaborative, team-first culture, with opportunities to learn, develop skills, and build a career, and a commitment to making a difference in the communities where it works. The work environment is described as collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven. The assignment may involve infrequent evening or weekend work and off-site travel to career fairs and other related sites. Physical tasks may include computer use, extended standing or sitting, extended vehicle travel, and carrying equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Biological and Agriculture Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Familiarity with Civil 3D, ESRI GIS, and HECRAS.
- Experience managing engineering projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client responsibilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of stormwater management, drainage, and related infrastructure solutions.
- Experience building client relationships and leading project teams.
- Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills.
- Ability to anticipate challenges, develop innovative solutions, and navigate regulatory processes effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in municipal stormwater or water resources is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of municipal stormwater and infrastructure projects.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and financial performance.
- Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients and project partners.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and guide and mentor developing professionals.
- Oversee technical deliverables and help ensure quality project outcomes.
- Develop proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and project approaches.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and support growth of the Stormwater Practice Area.
- Collaborate with practice-area and business-development leadership on regional growth initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
