Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Infrastructure)

Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

This is a full-time/direct hire position, with full-benefits.

Overview:

Immediate need for a Project Manager to lead complex civil and mechanical projects such as treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, pipeline installations, and related utility work. This role is ideal for someone with several years of hands-on project leadership experience who is ready to manage multi-million-dollar projects with increasing autonomy while maintaining strong client relationships and high standards for safety, quality, and cost performance.

Company is a construction firm providing general contracting, design-build and construction management services to various sectors including water/wastewater, energy and power, transportation, commercial and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with preconstruction teams to develop and refine project budgets, cost models, and early planning documents.
• Manage the procurement and subcontracting process, including scope definition, bid evaluations, and agreement execution for specialty trades.
• Determine and coordinate required submittals, deliverables, and quantities for estimates and client packages.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding project staff and subcontractors critical to project success.
• Oversee daily project operations, documentation, and communication, escalating risks or issues as needed.
• Maintain and update project schedules, milestones, and closeout requirements throughout the life of the job.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and field teams to ensure equipment, materials, and labor are available on schedule—especially for mechanical/electrical process equipment typical in water projects.
• Monitor team performance and track results against established metrics and goals.
• Lead change management by identifying scope modifications, issuing notices, pricing impacts, tracking approvals, and negotiating adjustments with owners or engineers.
• Interpret contract requirements to ensure clarity on scope, risk items, deliverables, and budget constraints.
• Contribute to pre-award planning, including scope reviews, design coordination, and estimating support.
• Prepare regular project updates for internal leaders, including progress summaries, cost reports, and recommended corrective actions.
• Track cost, schedule, and financial performance throughout all project phases using standard construction management tools and reporting systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Approximately 5–10 years of experience, with increasing responsibility on projects such as pump stations, treatment facilities, lift stations, or similar mechanical/civil utility work.
• Strong working knowledge of estimating, field operations, project controls, and overall construction management fundamentals.
• Proficiency in cost forecasting, scheduling, contract administration, risk management, and quality control.
• Able to interpret technical details and make well-supported decisions in the field and during planning.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and project management platforms.