Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater Construction
Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Project Based Travel Required)
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 DOE + Benefits
Industry: Water/Wastewater * Heavy Civil * Treatment Plants * Utilities
A growing heavy civil contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major water/wastewater infrastructure project in Arizona. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced PM who wants to take ownership of a large, complex project while positioning themselves for long-term leadership opportunities within a growing organization.
Position Overview
The immediate need is to lead a $40M+ wastewater treatment project located approximately three hours from Phoenix. This project is expected to last roughly two years, after which the successful candidate will transition to future projects within Arizona.
The ideal candidate is either an experienced Senior PM or a high-performing Project Manager ready to step into a larger role managing significant water/wastewater work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of a major wastewater treatment project from startup through closeout
- Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, contracts, and cost controls
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, field leadership, and subcontractors
- Oversee construction activities while maintaining plant operations during rehabilitation work
- Drive safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance
- Mentor project engineers and support field leadership teams
- Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact
- Transition to future Arizona projects upon completion of the initial assignment
Required Experience
- 7+ years of experience in heavy civil construction project management
- Strong background in one or more of the following:
- Water treatment plants
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Pump stations
- Lift stations
- Large underground utility projects
- Experience managing projects in the $20M+ range is preferred
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods
- Ability to lead large teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Willingness to work on an out-of-town project assignment for approximately two years
What's Offered
- Base salary of $150K-$200K DOE
- Housing/travel assistance provided for the project assignment
- Strong benefits package
- Long-term Arizona project pipeline
- Opportunity to lead a flagship project and advance into larger leadership roles
- Stable, growing contractor with significant water/wastewater backlog
Ideal Candidate
This role is perfect for a motivated PM looking to make the jump from managing smaller projects into major water/wastewater work, or for an experienced Senior PM seeking a high-impact leadership opportunity with a long-term future in Arizona.
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