Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction to join their team in the greater Utah area within a respected heavy civil contractor specializing in complex municipal infrastructure and water resource projects. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced construction professional who thrives on delivering large-scale treatment plant and infrastructure projects while mentoring project teams and driving operational excellence.
What You'll Do as the Senior Project Manager:- Lead complex water and wastewater treatment facility construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
- Oversee project planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and reporting activities
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards
- Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost controls, change orders, billing, and risk management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders
- Lead project meetings and provide executive-level updates on project status and performance
- Collaborate with field leadership to proactively address construction challenges and maintain project momentum
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
- Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and best practices across project teams
- Support long-term operational success through process improvements and lessons learned initiatives
Must-Haves as the Senior Project Manager:- 10+ years of water and/or wastewater treatment plant construction experience
- 10+ years of project management experience within heavy civil construction
- Proven experience managing projects ranging from approximately $10 million to $200 million+
- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
- Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, procurement, scheduling, cost controls, change orders, and progress billing
- Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Ability to build strong relationships with owners, engineers, municipalities, and project stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Project Manager:- Wastewater treatment plant construction expertise
- Water treatment facility construction experience
- Structural concrete construction experience
- Tank construction experience
- Excavation and site development experience
- River or stream diversion project experience
- Infrastructure rehabilitation project experience
- Experience with bridges, dams, and municipal roadway projects
- Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Phoenix, ComputerEase, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Google Workspace
- OSHA 10 certification
- First Aid/AED certification
- Confined Space training
- Fall Protection training
This Role Offers:- Base salary of $120,000-$200,000+, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
- Annual performance bonus opportunity typically ranging from 20%-25% of base salary
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
- Company truck or monthly vehicle allowance
- Medical, dental, and insurance benefits
- HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Long-term disability coverage
- Referral program
- Company phone or phone stipend
- Long-term career growth with a well-established industry leader
