Stormwater Project Manager

Project Manager

WithersRavenel is hiring a Project Manager to join our growing and collaborative Stormwater team. In this role, the individual will lead and support stormwater projects focused on stormwater management, watershed planning, drainage design, flood mitigation, and environmental compliance. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that support community development across North Carolina and beyond.

They will serve as a coach and mentor to junior staff, supporting their development and contributing to a strong, team-oriented culture. The Project Manager will play a key role in guiding technical execution, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.

This is a hybrid role working out of our downtown Charlotte, North Carolina office, where employees and supervisors collaborate to establish an in- and out-of-office schedule that "works" for all involved.

Why WR? WithersRavenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us? OWNERSHIP. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an ownerwhich adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work. Our employee owners say they love a lot of things about WithersRavenel, but the things most often cited are:

• our amazing people and team-first atmosphere,
• our focus on the professional development and growth of our staff, and
• our commitment to the communities in which we work and live.

Learn more about our benefits and employee ownership! Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and join our team of employee owners at WithersRavenel!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of Stormwater engineering/industry experience with demonstrated team management experience
• Professional Engineer License
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Strong leadership and project management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of contracts, accounting principles, including budgeting and forecasting
• Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven track record of fostering existing client relationships
• Demonstrate personal investment in your career
• Energetic, flexible, confident, and forward thinking
• Proficient in modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar software (preferred)

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time traveling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.