Water​/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc. is hiring a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager in Wilmington, DE. The role involves managing municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets, and building client partnerships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and at least 10 years of engineering experience. The position emphasizes leadership, project management, and compliance with quality standards.
Location: Wawaset Park Water/Wastewater Engineering Project ManagerLocation: US-DE-Wilmington | Job | Positions: 2 | Category: Sewer Assess & RehabOverviewShape the Future of Water Infrastructure - Join Us as a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project ManagerAre you driven to create lasting solutions for communities through innovative engineering? Do you excel at leading complex projects, building strong client partnerships, and navigating technical challenges with confidence?CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to join our Water Team in Wilmington, DE. This role is designed for an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) who wants full project ownership, client leadership, and long‑term career growth within a collaborative consulting environment. You will lead the delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects that enhance public health and environmental quality.What You’ll DoManage municipal water and wastewater projects through planning, design, permitting, and constructionEnsure schedule adherence, budget control, and quality standardsBuild and nurture client partnerships, understanding their needs and delivering creative, cost‑effective solutionsManage contracts, purchase orders, project documentation, and daily correspondence with clients and subcontractorsTake charge of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, while ensuring timely payments and accurate reportingLead monthly project review meetings, communicating progress and updates to clients, management, and project teamsDevelop and implement health and safety plans, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirementsEmbrace a "seller/doer" mindset, actively developing new business opportunities and expanding services providedWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferredMinimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience; minimum of 4 years of project management experience requiredProfessional Engineer (PE) license requiredAdvanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)Strong technical background in design, construction and rehabilitation for water/wastewater conveyance and treatmentProven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasksStrong leadership, organization, problem‑solving, and multitasking skillsStrong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering lawsStrong skills in project accounting, budgeting, and financial managementProven ability to prepare scopes, budgets, contracts and proposalsExperience interpreting client contracts and managing multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated success in managing client relationshipsArticulate communicator who adapts messaging for diverse audiencesProficiency in MS Office required; knowledge of Deltek Vision, MS Project, or Primavera P6 is a plusAbility to travel as neededConsulting industry experience highly preferredParticipation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferredWhy You’ll Love It HereAdvance your career in a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainabilityFlexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travelMake a real impact by helping deliver clean water and safe wastewater solutions to communitiesCurious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: Salary Range$115,000 - $125,000Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.Culture / EEO StatementAt CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-TH1#J-18808-Ljbffr