Water / Wastewater Project Manager - Construction
Project Manager - Wastewater Infrastructure Construction
📍 Location: Lehi, Utah
💰 Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + Monthly Vehicle Stipend ($1,100) or Company Vehicle
🩺 Medical & Dental Premiums: 100% Paid
📈 401K: Company Contributions
📊 Classification: Exempt
About the Role
We're looking for a Project Manager with 3-5+ years of experience managing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) construction projects. This role involves leading heavy civil scopes from planning through closeout, ensuring projects meet cost, schedule, safety, and quality goals.
Typical Project Elements Include:
- Concrete Structures & Service Buildings
- Mechanical Piping Systems
- Clarifiers, Aeration & Digestion Tanks
- Dewatering & Storage Facilities
- Grit/Sand Chambers & Wet Wells
- Disinfection Systems (UV, Chlorine, Ozone)
- Pump Stations & Reservoirs
Responsibilities
- Develop project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans
- Coordinate daily operations with field teams and subcontractors
- Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with safety standards
- Manage change orders, cost forecasting, and risk mitigation
- Serve as primary contact for clients and inspectors
- Support and mentor project engineers
Qualifications
Required:
- 3-5+ years of civil construction project management experience
- Background in WWTP or similar infrastructure projects
- Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts
- Proficiency with Procore (or similar), scheduling tools, and MS Office
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred:
- Experience with municipal or DOT projects
- Familiarity with design-build delivery methods
- Technical knowledge of concrete and mechanical scopes
Why This Role?
Join a team delivering critical infrastructure that supports communities and environmental sustainability. Competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for growth make this an excellent next step in your career.
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