Project Manager - Treatment Plant Construction - $180-$220k

Peterson Consulting Group

The Role

Overview

Manage water treatment plant construction projects from pre‑construction to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • project execution
  • team management
  • subcontractor management

Tasks

-As the PM, you’ll be responsible for the complete execution of various projects from beginning to end. -You will manage a team of Superintendents, Project Engineers, and associated field management. -You will be responsible for managing subordinates and subcontractors.

Requirements

  • water treatment
  • heavy highway
  • self-perform
  • bs degree
  • project management
  • 7+ years

What You Bring

Our client, a $300M/yr Water Treatment Plant and public works general contractor, is seeking an experienced WTP Project Manager to join their team on a new project near Oxnard, CA. The ideal candidate will have a background in self-performing Water Treatment Plant construction projects. Be a part of a winning team where your opinions matter. A qualified person for this position will have 7+ years of self-performed experience in Heavy Civil / Water, Wastewater Treatment Plant construction. This position is office-based with limited regional travel. -Proven experience in managing projects in the $5M- $40M range from beginning to end -Experience in managing self-perform forces in Heavy Highway construction -5-10 years of experience in Water Treatment Plant construction -BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering (or related field), or equivalent experience required

Benefits

There are no fees to our candidates. -Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays -Base Salary: $160K-$220K DOE -401k with Company Match -Unmatched Annual Bonus Program -Vision, Dental, and Medical

The Company

About Peterson Consulting Group

-Specializes in executive recruitment for the construction industry, founded by a civil engineer with deep industry knowledge. -Works nationwide with leading contractors to provide tailored recruitment solutions. -Handles a wide range of construction projects, including mass excavation, underwater utilities, and marine construction. -Blends technical insight with talent strategy to deliver effective recruitment outcomes.

Sector Specialisms

Heavy Civil

Heavy Highway

Mass Excavation & Underground Utilities

Tunneling

Residential & Commercial Sitework

Asphalt & Concrete Paving

Concrete Structures - Bridges & Retaining Walls

Steel Structures

Deep Foundation

Earth Retention

Demolition

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants (WTP & WWTP)

Renewable Energy

Material Production (Asphalt, Concrete, Aggregates)

Marine and Dredging

Multifamily Construction

Commercial Construction

Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP)

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Parks, Athletic Field, and Landscape