Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Axiom Path•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading multidisciplinary engineering and design firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support infrastructure projects that improve communities throughout the Southeast. The organization delivers integrated architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental services with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term community impact. This role joins a collaborative water and wastewater engineering team working on municipal infrastructure projects, partnering with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver reliable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina required.
5+ years of experience supporting municipal water and wastewater engineering projects.
Strong experience with water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction.
Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure including water mains, booster pump stations, gravity sewer systems, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, hydraulic modeling, and master planning.
Experience using engineering design tools such as AutoCAD and GIS.
Ability to interpret technical requirements, solve engineering challenges, and apply sound technical judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Manage and support municipal water and wastewater engineering projects from planning through design and construction phases.
Develop, review, and refine project scopes while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Provide technical engineering support for water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment, and utility infrastructure projects.
Utilize engineering principles, design tools, and technical documentation practices to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet schedule, quality, safety, and regulatory expectations.
Prepare technical reports, engineering memoranda, presentations, and project documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Mentor junior engineers, designers, technicians, and administrative team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, community partners, and regulatory organizations.