Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Plant Construction

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Plant ConstructionObjective

Lead and direct field construction operations for large-scale industrial developments, with primary emphasis on Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, while also managing projects across manufacturing plants, production centers, and data center installations. Drive successful project delivery by coordinating all on-site engineering functions and ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on schedule and within established budget constraints while maintaining quality standards
• Lead and mentor project engineering staff, site superintendents, and field supervisors through strategic guidance and performance evaluation
• Coordinate project engineering operations including resource planning, administrative oversight, and task delegation
• Maintain adherence to organizational policies and contractual obligations while supporting master construction timelines using Primavera P6
• Deliver engineering expertise encompassing construction strategy, blueprint analysis, and dispute mediation
• Create and implement project engineering protocols and control documentation (submissions, requests for information, material coordination, payment processing)
• Serve as company liaison during architect/engineer meetings, client conferences, and project management sessions
• Collaborate with field departments to address challenges and maintain construction standards
• Direct pre-construction planning, design-build operations, and business development initiatives
• Partner with site superintendents to monitor project expenses and production financial plans
• Generate and submit monthly financial reports including cost analysis, revenue tracking, and cash flow forecasts
• Process and authorize subcontractor payments and supplier invoices
• Support resolution of contract modifications and dispute settlements
• Address urgent matters promptly, implement proactive solutions, and manage concurrent assignments
• Monitor subcontractor insurance documentation and compliance requirements

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or comparable technical education and practical experience
• Minimum 10 years of comprehensive experience spanning construction operations, design processes, financial management, and team leadership
• At least 5 years of specialized construction engineering experience in heavy industrial sector projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not mandatory

Core Competencies:

• Comprehensive understanding of construction engineering practices, regulatory codes, and industry standards
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities
• Demonstrated success in leading diverse, multidisciplinary project teams

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Skills

Billing, Blueprints, Budgeting, Business Development, Cash Flow, Civil Engineering, Conference Management, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Support, Contract Requirements, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Document Management, Engineering, Expense Tracking, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Industrial Development, Industry Standards, Insurance Documentation, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Management, Mentoring, Network Operations Center, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Payment Processing, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Process Management, Production Planning, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Information (RFI), Schedule Development, Strategic Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Water Treatment, Writing Skills

About the Company:

System One

Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.

Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Company Size:

2,500 to 4,999 employees

Industry:

Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:

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Website:

https://systemone.com