Wastewater Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Conveyance Engineer / Project Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA

Overview

We are partnering with a leading engineering team supporting a large-scale infrastructure program focused on modernizing and optimizing a major metropolitan wastewater conveyance system. The project is part of a consent decree program issued by the EPA to do a major overhaul of the sewer system for Dekalb county. This role combines engineering, data-driven decision-making, and project delivery, supporting ongoing assessment and rehabilitation efforts across a complex underground utility network.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors performing sewer system assessments, including oversight of schedule, budget, performance, and deliverables
• Oversee QA/QC of inspection data, condition ratings, and rehabilitation recommendations
• Support development of asset inventories, GIS mapping, and assessment planning for new project areas
• Provide technical input and solutions related to field challenges, including access, cleaning, and inspection constraints
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with inspectors, engineering teams, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports and project recommendations
• Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Support client communication and contribute to the development of collaborative solutions

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater conveyance system assessment, design, construction, or rehabilitation
• Experience with sanitary sewer condition assessment programs
• Strong understanding of underground utility systems and field operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage technical data while coordinating contractor activities

Preferred:

• Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS or similar)
• Familiarity with asset management or hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., InfoAsset, InfoMaster, or similar)
• NASSCO certifications (PACP, MACP)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progression toward licensure
• Experience supporting large infrastructure or regulatory-driven programs
• Exposure to CMOM programs or system-wide asset management initiatives

Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a long-term infrastructure program focused on improving system performance, reliability, and capacity. The position provides exposure to complex conveyance systems and the ability to support decision-making that directly influences infrastructure investment and delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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