Stormwater Project Manager

WithersRavenel • Asheville, NC

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

WithersRavenel is seeking a Project Manager to join its Stormwater Practice Area and lead municipal infrastructure projects, including stormwater and flood-control improvements, water-quality initiatives, and stream-restoration-related projects. The role combines technical oversight, project delivery, client relationship management, and team leadership to develop practical solutions to community needs. The position will also help grow the company’s presence in the Charlotte and Asheville regions. It is a hybrid role based out of the Asheville, North Carolina office.

The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and delivers projects while managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and financial performance. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, mentors developing professionals, oversees technical deliverables, and supports high-quality project outcomes. It also involves preparing proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and project approaches; strengthening client relationships; and collaborating with practice-area and business-development leadership on regional growth initiatives.

WithersRavenel describes its culture as collaborative and team-oriented, with opportunities to learn and develop, and a commitment to making a difference in the communities where it works. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

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.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in municipal stormwater or water resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager