Project Manager - Waste & Waste Water Job at Storm Search in Columbus

Project Engineer / Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Construction

Location: Central Ohio (Onsite)

Overview

Seeking a Project Engineer or Project Manager to support ongoing water, wastewater, and heavy civil construction projects. This is a field-based role working directly with project leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily project engineering activities in support of field operations.
• Interpret design documents, support construction planning, and participate in technical problem solving.
• Lead and administer construction documentation processes including RFIs, submittals, material tracking, and payment applications.
• Assist with scheduling activities and monitor progress against project plans.
• Support constructability reviews, quality control efforts, and design clarifications.
• Participate in meetings with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and engineering representatives.
• Provide oversight for preconstruction and design-build coordination as needed.
• Complete additional tasks and assignments as required by project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 5+ years of project engineering or construction management experience within water/wastewater
• Strong understanding of construction engineering practices, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with construction documentation tools (RFIs, submittals, schedules, etc.).
• Effective communication and coordination skills across multiple disciplines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is beneficial but not required.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills
• Collaborative mindset with a solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving field environment
• Detail-driven with strong follow-through