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Project Manager (Utilities)

Nexus Water Group -
Boone, NC

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Job Details

$115,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Benefits from day one
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

AdCode: 1874

Date: Jul 29, 2026

State: NC

City: Boone

Business Unit: Northeast Utilities

Category: Engineering

Job Type:

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

Compensation: Yearly Salary $115,000 - $125,000
Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Project Manager - Utilities. This position supports the delivery of projects of varying size and complexity, primarily related to water and wastewater utilities for the business unit. The role will be responsible for developing, coordinating, organizing, and controlling project activities within the state of operations.

Work Location and Schedule

This Project Manager will be based in Boone/Winston Salem, NC with some travel within service areas.

What You'll Do

The Project Manager will be responsible for the following:

Develop and oversee complex water and wastewater construction projects from initiation to closure, adhering to milestone and deadlines.
Responsible for all project documentation and communication development.
Tracks all project financial information, such as forecasting, budgeting, actuals, hours worked and expenses, etc.
Works with vendors for engineering, construction etc. and managing their progress against project budgets, schedules, operational constraints and scope.
Creates and maintains activity and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Works with the Construction Inspectors to determine construction progress, deficiencies, and issues.
Coordinates project activities and personnel.
Processes and monitors project procurement paperwork in a timely manner
Ensures the success of projects, while remaining within scope, quality, time and budget constraints.
Notifies management staff of any current or pending escalations, issues or decision relating to projects, or items that could impact the success of projects.
Coordinates and completes the work necessary to obtain approval on emergency projects.
Assists with forecasting and planning capital projects up to 5 years in advance.
Communicates relevant project information to internal or external project stakeholders and the public, facilitates communication between parties, and creates and maintains activity and progress reports.
Attends preconstruction and progress meetings as scheduled.
Attends project team status meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Experience

Requires a minimum of 3 years engineering and/or Project Management experience, preferably related to water and/or wastewater projects and design.

Education and Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, and/or Project Management.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice to have

MS or MBA preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP)preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn internal software programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or other project management software
Proficiency with project management methodologies
Ability to understand project management financial management
Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
Ability to read engineering drawings plans, specifications, and reports
Ability to read permitting documentation, commission reports, contracts and other technical information.
Ability to read and interpret soil and hydro-geological reports and maps.
Ability to prioritize work, including approvals, that will ensure the projects are managed to schedule
Ability to document, accurate information and provide reports.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Exhibit excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including negotiating, decision-making research and analysis, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster a safe working environment for fellow workers and vendors.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, project stakeholders, including the public.
Ability to understand and implement a variety of projects, construction, engineering and operations field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
Ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.

Work Environment

Normal office setting
Ability to perform physical duties such as occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs unassisted, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time: occasionally climbing, pulling, kneeling, twisting, turning, stooping, reaching, and bending. This may include extended driving periods of up to several hours.
May occasionally or frequently travel between worksites on company time.
May work on a moderate amount of mentally or sensory stimulating tasks.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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