Water/Wastewater Project Manager/Client Service Manager

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Project Manager and Client Service Manager to join our growing and dynamic team in Raleigh, NC. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a 100% employee-owned company where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference.

In this role, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with technical experts to deliver high-impact water and environmental projects across the Raleigh region and the Southeast. You’ll also play a key role in developing client relationships and driving project success from concept through completion.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong leadership, business acumen, and project delivery expertise — and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Design-build experience is a strong plus, as we continue to expand our integrated delivery capabilities.

Why Join Us in Raleigh?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned firm, you’ll share in our success and help shape our future.
• Set Your Path: We support your career goals with mentorship, training, and opportunities to lead.
• Vibrant Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community involvement.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a wide range of water and wastewater projects that make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

• Set direction, define objectives, and align teams for success.
• Foster open communication, trust, and a safe, creative environment.
• Motivate and develop team members while celebrating wins.

Project Delivery

• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead quality, risk, and change management processes.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure client satisfaction.

Client Engagement

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and marketing efforts.
• Understand and deliver on client success factors.

What You Bring

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering/Science (MS or MBA a plus)
• 8 years of project management experience, including:
• Leading projects over $750,000
• Managing schedules and budgets
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Supervisory or mentoring experience is a plus

Ready to grow your career with a company that’s invested in you? Join Brown and Caldwell in Raleigh and be part of something bigger — where your work, your ideas, and your future matter.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $118,000 -$161,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

Salary : $118,000 - $750,000