CareerPlanSign in

Certified Water/Wastewater - Project Leader

Pinebluff, NC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the planning, execution, and completion of water/wastewater projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timely delivery within budget constraints.

Role type

Senior Project Leader (Water/Wastewater)

Builds

Water and wastewater treatment facilities and operational services

Domain

Utilities / Water & Wastewater

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Project management, budget preparation and cost control, team leadership and mentoring, safety culture implementation, contract interpretation, financial performance monitoring, stakeholder management, client relations, operational oversight, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Project Management

Technologies

Spreadsheet and database software

Responsibilities

Lead and nurture a safety culture driven by individual behavior and accountability; Ensure compliant execution of specific contracts including environmental and safety procedures; Demonstrate skills in dependable project execution and meeting deadlines; Exhibit strong leadership to manage resources including personnel, equipment, and funds; Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and prompt identification of scope changes; Hold responsibility for budget preparation and implementation of cost control measures; Inspire and guide a team towards project goals; Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes employee engagement; Champion a culture of safety excellence by implementing and enforcing comprehensive safety protocols; Maintain outstanding relationships with current clients and facilitate opportunities for scope expansions; Interpret contracts to define deliverables and fulfill schedules; Manage contract MBE/WBE/VBE procurement requirements; Monitor project's financial performance and ensure compliance with cost center budget; Manage facilities generally >10 mgd, including several worksites or a single large water/wastewater plant.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership of >10 FTEs

Sourced via smartrecruiters · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.