Project Manager W/WW Construction

Project Manager – Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant (W/WWTP)

North East US

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects for a leading construction company. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing projects from preconstruction and planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background delivering W/WWTP, water infrastructure, treatment, pumping, and process-related construction projects , with proven experience managing project teams, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects, typically ranging from $50M to $500M+ in value.
• Take ownership of project performance, including safety, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and client satisfaction .
• Manage projects from preconstruction through procurement, construction, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and project controls.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Project Controls, Estimating, and support staff.
• Manage major subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, design development, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Review contracts and manage changes, claims, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and commercial issues.
• Establish strong relationships with owners, municipalities, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule and profitability.
• Lead regular project reviews and communicate progress, financial performance, and key risks to senior leadership.
• Support business development, estimating, proposals, and client development activities where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of progressive construction/project management experience , with significant experience in water and wastewater treatment.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale W/WWTP or water infrastructure projects .
• Experience with treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, process systems, or related civil/mechanical/electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and cost management.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing project P&Ls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

What they Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile, technically complex water and wastewater projects .
• Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
• Strong benefits package.
• Career progression within a growing construction organization.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction and project delivery professionals.
• The chance to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure for communities and municipalities.