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Senior Environmental Manager - Water

Columbia, SC, usFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Senior technical oversight and management of water resources, wastewater, and stormwater projects for municipal clients in South Carolina, focusing on regulatory compliance and funding.

Role type

Senior IC environmental manager (water resources)

Builds

Compliance assessments, permitting documents, water quality management plans, and stormwater design/construction documents

Domain

Environmental engineering + water resources + municipal regulatory compliance

Required skills

Regulatory compliance (NPDES, TMDL, industrial pretreatment), project management, budgeting, risk management, client relationship management, technical review of design documents, team leadership, business development

Preferred skills

15+ years experience, existing municipal client relationships, independent delivery, regulatory interaction, funding strategy development, design plan interpretation, team development

Technologies

NPDES permitting systems, TMDL modeling tools, water quality analysis software, project management software

Responsibilities

Lead planning and delivery of regulatory compliance projects; develop project management plans and budgets; coordinate with project managers and regulatory agencies; provide technical oversight of stormwater design and construction; lead preparation of compliance assessments and permitting documents; recruit new staff and promote office culture; attend client meetings and participate in regional water organizations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities