Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the Role

Responsible for the administration and execution of assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner, often managing multiple large or complex projects. Builds professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and participates in business development, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations. • Lead transition from estimating to field, conducting contract review meetings covering requirements, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders. • Complete project closeout, punch lists, and warranty callbacks promptly to maintain client relationships. • Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on methods, manpower, equipment, and material resources to ensure profitable execution. • Maintain professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. • Ensure overall project success: safety, schedule, profitability, quality, customer satisfaction, and personnel decisions. • Manage billing processes, submit payment applications, and collect payments timely. • Develop CPM schedule with Superintendent, coordinate procurement, and utilize the Last Planner System. • Participate in estimate preparation and review, focusing on cost control, constructability, equipment, materials, manpower, and schedule. • Support business development through client contact, proposals, presentations, and negotiations. • Prepare monthly progress reports by the 6th, using data to manage costs and forecast. • Review purchase orders and subcontracts from the estimating department promptly. • Administer prime contract terms, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, insurance, and issue written notices as needed. • Review and execute change orders, supplements, and budget adjustments. • Verify subcontractor insurance before onsite work begins. • Perform regular physical tasks such as reaching, stooping, lifting, and climbing stairs or ladders. • Use phones, computers, and email to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸contract review
• ▸cpm scheduling
• ▸last planner
• ▸billing management
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸change orders

What You Bring

• Require 10‑15 years of construction project management experience for Step I or 15+ years for Step II. • Hold a four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent technical training and/or experience. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• ▸10‑15 yrs
• ▸15+ yrs
• ▸construction degree
• ▸construction pm
• ▸microsoft office

Benefits

The position has two progression steps (I and II) that reflect increasing project size and complexity, allowing career growth as experience expands. Sundt is a 100% employee‑owned contractor where every team member is a part‑owner, fostering a culture of investment, skill, grit, and purpose. The company offers competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, and training focused on personal and professional growth. • Market‑competitive salary paid weekly with bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) with company contributions. • Comprehensive health coverage starting day 1, plus wellness, flexible spending, and health‑savings account credits. • Flexible time off, mental health program, life and disability insurance. • Employee assistance, workplace wellness, educational assistance, and charitable foundation programs.

Work Environment

Field