Senior Project Manager - Water Wastewater Engineer
- Savannah, GA, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 15+ years of experience in the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineer (PE)
Lead your civil engineering career where your work supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll oversee complex municipal and private sector projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re a seasoned engineer ready to lead major programs, mentor teams, and drive project success, this role is for you.
Location: Savannah, GA
What you'll do:
- Lead and manage complex water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients
- Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
- Direct hydraulic modeling and system analysis using tools such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWorks WS, or InfoWater
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, including municipalities and water/sewer authorities
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for engineering staff
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams
- Utilize project tracking tools to monitor financial performance, schedules, and resource allocation
- Support business development efforts and maintain and expand client relationships
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 15+ years of experience in the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects
- Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with InfoWorks WS and/or InfoWater (Innovyze) preferred
- Proven ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
- Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget control
- Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Vision or Microsoft Project
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
- Experience working in the southeastern United States preferred
Why Thomas & Hutton:
Why Thomas & Hutton?
- Competitive salary plus annual bonus
- Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
- Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
- Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on mentoring to advance your career
Schedule:
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
How to apply:
Ready to design the systems that support communities and essential infrastructure? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.
At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of “Building Relationships and Solutions for Success” shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.
When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.
Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
More about this job
Skills
- Civil engineering
- Design process
- Bentley WaterCAD
- Bentley SewerCAD
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Sales
- Environmental engineering
- P.Eng.
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Office
- Project management principles
- Microsoft Project
- Time management
- Communication skills