Assistant Project Manager

Inframark; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of wastewater treatment plants and lift stations. You will coordinate teams, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvements.

Join a dynamic, safety‑focused environment with opportunities for growth in a leading water-management company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred; college degree preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to manage teams.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, and coordinating capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans, programs, and operations to improve service quality or reduce costs.
• Assist with planning major capital improvements and identifying revenue sources.
• Assist with preparing annual budgets and monitor budget variances.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Coach and mentor staff; assign and schedule work; ensure accuracy and clarity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Budgeting

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management

Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment.

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

As an Assistant Project Manager with Inframark, you will manage the day-to-day activities of a team providing contract operations, maintenance, and management of wastewater treatment plant and lift stations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new plans, programs, and operations to attain higher quality levels of service and/or cost savings over present conditions.
• Assist with planning major capital improvement needs and corresponding revenue sources.
• Assist with preparation annual budget and monitor financial revenue and expense reports to monthly budgeted variances
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
• Interview, training, instructing, coaching, and mentoring personnel in work methods
• Assign and schedule work, review for accuracy and clarity
• Administer progressive discipline process to hold subordinates accountable and improve project performance
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the project manager and client(s)
• Ensure compliance with City, County, State, and Federal regulations and policies
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, college degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• 5 or more years of operations experience in Wastewater Operations
• Must have an active state-issued Operator license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Possess exemplary leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Strong detail-oriented work style
• Proven experience in making sound financial, technical, and human resources decisions
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment is characteristic of an office environment: sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting are required to perform job responsibilities. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Learn more about us at Operations and Maintenance - Inframark