What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineer - Water Wastewater position at Thomas & Hutton?
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 an experienced engineer ready to lead projects, mentor teams, and drive client success, this role is for you.
\n• Lead and manage 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 to ensure successful delivery
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for project staff
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Utilize project tracking tools to monitor financial performance, schedules, and resources
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10 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 project teams
• Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget control
• Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Vantagepoint or Microsoft Project
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Experience working on projects in the southeastern United States preferred
• Competitive salary plus performance 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.