Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Columbia, SC

2d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join its Water Infrastructure Team in Columbia, South Carolina. The role leads water, wastewater, and sewer projects from proposal through closeout, partners directly with clients, and coordinates multidisciplinary teams delivering essential infrastructure. The Project Manager oversees project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, risk, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle, while supporting practical, cost-effective solutions that protect public health and the environment.

The position also coordinates contracts, purchase orders, subconsultants, and project documentation; monitors financial performance and operational reviews; develops project-specific health and safety plans; and ensures deliverables comply with applicable quality management and QA/QC requirements. It calls for proactive communication with clients, leadership, and project teams, along with early identification and resolution of project risks and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of water/wastewater engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated success managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering, design, computational, and modeling software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, project delivery best practices, and applicable engineering laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead teams, build client trust, organize competing priorities, and follow through on commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in relevant professional engineering or industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead water, wastewater, and sewer projects from proposal development through design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, risk, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, subconsultants, and project documentation with clients and internal teams.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, subcontractor payments, and monthly operational reviews.
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure deliverables comply with the applicable Quality Management Plan and QA/QC requirements.
• Provide timely updates to clients, leadership, and project teams; identify risks early and drive issues to resolution.

What This Job Offers

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