What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects (Engineering, Water/Wastewater) position at Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority?
Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects
Build the Future of Infrastructure in the Lowcountry
All applicants MUST apply online at: www.bjwsa.org/jobs
Make a Lasting Impact
Join Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) and help shape the future of one of the fastest-growing regions in South Carolina. As a trusted public utility serving more than 70,000 retail customers, BJWSA treats and delivers approximately 39 million gallons of drinking water every day while providing critical wastewater services throughout the Lowcountry.
With the recent approval of a $464 Million, three-year Capital Improvement Program, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. This transformative investment will support major infrastructure projects including:
✅ Water & wastewater treatment facilities
✅ Pump stations and transmission pipelines
✅ Wastewater collection systems
✅ Water distribution infrastructure
✅ System expansion and modernization projects
If you're an experienced engineering professional who is passionate about leading complex projects that directly improve communities, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in the planning, design, permitting, procurement, and construction of BJWSA's capital projects.
Reporting with limited supervision, this position oversees projects from concept through completion, ensuring they are:
✔ Designed to meet BJWSA's operational needs
✔ Delivered safely and efficiently
✔ Completed on schedule and within budget
✔ Constructed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and industry standards
This is an opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects that will serve our region for decades to come.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, budgets, and schedules
Preferred Qualifications
- South Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Why BJWSA?
We believe exceptional employees deserve exceptional benefits.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- State Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Relocation Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join a Team That's Building Tomorrow
At BJWSA, your work goes beyond managing projects. You'll help deliver critical infrastructure that supports economic growth, protects public health, and enhances quality of life throughout the communities we serve.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today at www.bjwsa.org/jobs
Full job description available online.
Pay: $91,936.00 - $142,500.80 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $91,936 - $142,501