Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Description

• Collaborate with project accounting and finance teams on forecasts, cash flow, and cost control.
• Assist in developing annual business development goals and growth plans for assigned regions or markets.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly reporting.
• Mentor and develop project staff; foster a high-performing, team-first culture.
• Promote a collaborative environment across field and office teams, ensuring alignment and accountability.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and ensure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices, using company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expertise on constructability, delivery methods, and project challenges.
• Oversee project teams, including engineers, superintendents, field staff, and subcontractors, providing leadership and technical support.
• Collaborate with marketing, estimating, and executive leadership on strategic pursuits and proposals.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development for assigned team members.
• Lead or participate in partnering sessions, preconstruction planning meetings, and progress updates.
• Monitor/control construction, investigating potentially serious situations and implementing corrective measures.
• Identify, pursue, and help secure new work in the water/wastewater market, with a focus on existing clients and target pursuits.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met or exceeded
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in presentations, interviews, and industry events to represent the company and build brand visibility.
• Establish and maintain project budgets; monitor project costs and proactively implement corrective actions as needed.
• Foster and maintain long-term client relationships through consistent communication and performance.
• Lead the planning, execution, and close-out of large-scale water/wastewater treatment plant projects (typically $50M - $300M+).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through purchase agreements and subcontracts.
• Proactively manage project risk, change orders, and claims, while protecting company interests.

Requirements

• Track record of successful client relationship management and business development.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including self-perform and subcontracted work.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction, design, finance and management experience/knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience and training/education.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. CMiC, Procore, MS Project, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Proven ability to lead construction projects; design-build and CMAR experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of w/ww systems, including process piping, concrete structures, implementation, mechanical equipment, installation, and startup/commissioning.
• Safety oriented, OSHA training.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Employee Referral Program
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• The anticipated compensation for this position is $190,000-220,000/yr depending on previous experience.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance