Project Manager - Water Modeling and Planning | Greenville, SC
Our client, a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Water Infrastructure Modeling, Analytics, and Planning (WI-MAP) Team in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is ideal for a water industry professional with a strong background in water, wastewater, and reuse infrastructure planning and modeling who thrives in leading technical teams and delivering complex, community-driven solutions.
As part of a growing national resource team, the selected candidate will help manage and execute conceptual and master planning projects, lead multi-discipline teams, and support business development efforts across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Technical Leadership
- Lead and manage conceptual planning and master planning projects for water, wastewater, and reuse systems
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Perform and review hydraulic modeling and analytical studies using tools such as:
- Bentley WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS
- Innovyze InfoWater, InfoWorks ICM
- Coordinate with regional client service teams, engineering teams, and support disciplines throughout project lifecycles
- Facilitate internal and external project workshops and client meetings
- Mentor junior engineers and coordinate efforts across multiple office locations
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance protocols and project management plans
Business Development Support
- Support the preparation of technical proposals and scopes of work
- Assist in developing project budgets and man-hour estimates
- Represent the firm at conferences, industry committees, and client presentations
- Help identify new project opportunities and support existing client relationships
Project Focus Areas May Include:
- Water distribution system planning, including pump stations, storage, and water loss studies
- Wastewater collection system planning, including I&I analysis and lift station evaluations
- Integrated water supply planning, including groundwater, surface water, reuse, and water rights
- Asset management for water and wastewater infrastructure
- Conveyance system optimization, wire-to-water analysis, and transient analysis
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 5+ years of technical experience in water/wastewater engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience in master planning for municipal water/wastewater systems
- Experience in developing capital improvement programs (CIPs)
- PE license in any U.S. state (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Proven leadership on multi-discipline planning projects
- Experience with asset management programs for linear water/wastewater systems
- Familiarity with rate studies, impact fee assessments, and water rights permitting
- Experience using GIS tools for data analysis, mapping, and reporting
Why Join?
This team is part of a centralized Water Design Center focused on delivering highly technical and impactful infrastructure projects. You'll benefit from:
- Access to leading-edge tools and modeling platforms
- A highly collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged
- Direct involvement in projects that shape infrastructure resilience for growing communities
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave and PTO
- HSA contributions
- Tuition and license reimbursement
- Wellness program incentives, including gym membership reimbursement
- Support for continuing education and industry certifications
This is a key opportunity for a technically strong and strategically minded project manager to work on cutting-edge infrastructure planning initiatives, contribute to a national platform, and help build resilient water systems for the future.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.