Project Manager

Salary : $80,682.00 - $120,918.00 Annually
Location : Carrboro, NC, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00231
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
OWASA is seeking a team member to join our capital improvements team as a Project Manager. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned capital improvement projects.

Examples of Duties
Key Responsibilities

• Developing requests for proposals and qualifications, contract documents, cost estimates, bid/proposals, contract awards, and other related contracting documents.
• Executing assigned capital improvement projects and studies by procuring and directing the work of consultants and contractors.
• Overseeing construction of assigned capital improvement projects in conjunction with resident project representatives.
• Maintaining project schedules and budgets, ensuring conformance with internal policies, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain easements and encroachments required for projects through OWASA standard operating procedures.
• Responding to customer concerns and inquiries.
• Interacting with consultants, contractors, regulators, operations and professional staff, members of the public, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and execute project communication plans in conjunction with other OWASA staff.

Typical Qualifications
Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus specialized technical training equal to two years of college.
• Minimum one year experience to include knowledge of project management principles and practices used in the planning and construction of public water and wastewater projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to effectively manage projects.

Supplemental Information
Benefits

• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
• 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution
• Retirement Health Savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement: Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or state agency employer
• Much, much more!

Team members are our most important resource. OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.
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Describe how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.
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Describe your experience with projects that have impacted the public. How did you communicate the work, was it effective, and are there changes or improvements that you plan to use in the future?
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In this role, you will work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. How have you worked with people of backgrounds different than yours in the past?
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What attracts you to working for a public water utility?
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Describe your approach to working with internal and external team members to maintain schedules, overcome challenges, and complete projects.
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