Project Manager, Water Modeling and Planning

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.