Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Communities Unlimited

Water/Wastewater Project Manager providing technical assistance and training to rural community infrastructure systems in water or waste disposal problems. Focused on project planning, financing, and utility management.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeHattiesburg • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $56,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in project management, report preparation, and maintaining accurate documentation while managing multiple priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water Or Wastewater Operator CertificationCommunity Environmental Management SystemsProject ManagementReport PreparationStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Feasibility StudiesRate AnalysesBudgetingTechnical AnalysesTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention To DetailRelationship BuildingSelf-Directed Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Environmental SciencesBachelor's Degree In Social SciencesBachelor's Degree In ManagementBachelor's Degree In Public Administration

Industry Keywords

Public Water SupplyWastewater ChallengesComplianceGrant RequirementsCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide onsite technical assistance to 15–20 rural communities and small water/wastewater systems, helping address public water supply and wastewater challenges.
Develop, prepare, and submit timely, accurate reports, project documentation, and technical analyses (e.g., feasibility studies, rate analyses) to support informed community decision-making.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal stakeholders while facilitating meetings, trainings, and community engagement efforts.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant/contract requirements, and reporting standards, including accurate tracking of time, expenses, and project records.
Support program operations by managing multiple priorities, maintaining confidentiality, contributing to communications/branding efforts, and participating in meetings, events, and special projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Option A: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, management, public administration or related field preferred and 1 year experience.
Option B: Current Water or Wastewater Operator Certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in operating and/or managing community environmental management systems.
Effectively communicate in both written and verbal formats.
Deliver results in an environment with a high degree of self-directed time management and project management.
Understand basic financial statements, operational and capital improvement project budgeting.
Deliver high degree of accuracy with attention to detail in work products
Must maintain a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Employer 401k Match
Paid holiday, vacation and sick time.