Job Title: Wastewater Project Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: 6 months (contract to hire)

Our client has a need for a Wastewater Project Manager. If you have the background we are looking for, and you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Description:
This role will be responsible for water and wastewater utility construction projects from initial contract negotiations through startup and warranty termination.
What you'll do
-Oversees complex technical projects, adhering to strict goals and deadlines.
-Creates and maintains activity and progress reports for internal and external customers.
-Responsible for all project development.
-Hires, directs, evaluates and disciplines Construction Inspectors.
-Obtains engineering proposals, monitors project budgets, construction activity and coordinates timing with operations.
-Tracks all budget related information, such as hours worked and expenses, etc.
-Coordinates all daily activities and personnel for each project.
-Processes paperwork, including invoices, for each project in a timely manner and submits to VP of Operations.
-Ensures the success of projects, while remaining in line with time and budget parameters.
-Notifies management staff of any current or pending escalations relating to projects, or items that could impact the success of projects.
-Coordinates and completes the work necessary to obtain approval on emergency projects.
-Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.

Qualifications/ Skills:
Experience
-Requires a minimum of 7 years engineering experience, preferably related to water and/or wastewater projects and design.
Education and Licenses
-Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or similar field required
-Must maintain a valid driver's license
Nice to have
-MS or MBA preferred.
-PE preferred
-Familiarity with water modeling software preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
-Ability to read and interpret soil and hydro-geological reports and maps.
-Ability to complete work that will ensure the approval of all capital projects in a timely manner.
-Ability to keep accurate records and prepare and submit accurate reports.
-Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
-Excellent organizational and problem solving skills, including negotiating, decision-making research and analysis, and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to provide safe working conditions for fellow workers.
-Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public.
-Ability to understand and implement a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
-Ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.
Please Note
-Within the region; up to 25% for training, meetings, project management, etc.