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Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
West Point, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026 CLOSED ON 3/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager – Water/Wastewater position at Neel-Schaffer, Inc.?

West Point (preferred), Starkville Or Columbus, Ms

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right position for you.

Neel-Schaffer is seeking responses from qualified applicants for the position of Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in one of our three offices in the Golden Triangle area of northeast Mississippi, West Point, Starkville, or Columbus.

As a Project Manager, you will lead and manage municipal, water/wastewater, or site civil engineering projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support other departments as project and client needs evolve. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys mentoring junior engineers.

Neel-Schaffer ranks No. 180 in the Engineering News-Record Top 500 list of engineering design firms. As an employee-owned company, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi or the ability to obtain within 6 to 12 months, preferred.
  • 10-plus years of experience with technical work and project management in the field of Water/Wastewater, Municipal or Site Civil.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
  • The ability to produce technical reports and memorandums that are clear, concise, and accurate.
  • The ability to communicate effectively during day-to-day interactions with teaming partners, colleagues, and clients.
  • Experience with design software preferred. AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D), and
  • ArcGIS is advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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