Water Resources Project Manager

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for a Water Resources Project Manager to join our growing Water Resources Department. We are looking for a dynamic professional capable of successfully managing water resources and environmental projects, encompassing services such as: watershed management, community and climate resilience, floodplain management, environmental permitting, compliance, stormwater management, stream restoration design, and MS4 support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment.

We are seeking an individual who can handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well in a hybrid remote office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required.

• Provide leadership and oversight of design projects and tasks for DOT and several municipalities
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic design tasks, develop and refine H/H models independently, and provide guidance to junior staff
• Manage SWM, storm drain, sediment control and water quality design projects, including plans, permits, report content and specs/cost estimates with minimal supervision
• Perform field assessments and construction oversight independently
• Deliver quality projects in accordance with accepted schedule and budget
• Manage and mentor project staff
• Serve as primary point of contact for existing client relationships
• Assist with marketing activities including client/teaming research, proposal writing and preparation

• 10+ years of professional experience
• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineer, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Proficient in Microstation, InRoads/ GEOPAK
• Proficient in H&H Analysis Program including at least 5 of the following: TR-20, HY-8, Flowmaster, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flow2D, SWMM, Pond Pack
• Experience with DOT, as well as other local municipalities
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of successfully mentoring and managing others
• Strong communications and technical writing skills

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no‑deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work‑life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed.

We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Engineering

Civil Engineering

Cary, NC $80,000.00-$