Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Treatment (WWTP)

A well-established construction organization specializing in industrial and heavy civil infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager to support continued growth within its water and wastewater division. The company is recognized for delivering complex municipal and utility-focused projects with a strong emphasis on safety, technical expertise, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers full project ownership, leadership visibility, and the ability to manage critical infrastructure projects within a stable and growth-oriented environment.

The Project Manager will oversee project scheduling, buyout, estimating, document control, and coordination of self-perform teams and subcontractors on water and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects. This role may involve managing one large project or multiple projects simultaneously, with typical project values ranging from $1M to $50M. Travel may be required depending on project location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and uphold the company’s safety culture while ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Manage all phases of WWTP construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee project financials including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change order management
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera
• Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract negotiations
• Coordinate self-perform and subcontractor scopes with field supervision
• Maintain document control including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, municipal stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and quality standards specific to water/wastewater projects
• Monitor project performance to ensure profitability, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation
• Support estimating efforts including budgets, value engineering, and change order pricing
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders through consistent communication
• Oversee project planning, logistics, and execution of complex treatment systems and infrastructure
• Support project closeout including commissioning, documentation, and turnover to the owner
• Travel as required to support project needs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 8–10 years of experience within a General Contracting or Construction Management environment
• Direct experience managing water/wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects required
• Strong understanding of construction processes related to treatment facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems
• Experience managing project financials, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
• Knowledge of public infrastructure contracts and municipal processes preferred
• Familiarity with construction software such as Sage 300, ProCore, Prolog, or similar platforms preferred
• Experience with Design-Build, General Contracting, or Construction Management delivery methods
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders including engineers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
• Experience working with self-performing general contractors preferred

This is a strong opportunity for a construction professional seeking ownership of critical infrastructure projects, technical growth, and long-term advancement within a respected and expanding organization. For immediate consideration, please contact Kyle Meyer directly.

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