Construction Project Manager (Wastewater/Water Treatment)

Jobot; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Extremely Competitive Benefits Package

401K with company match

Flexible Work Schedules

Work/Home Balance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Jobot, a leading general contractor based in the Midwest, is seeking an experienced Project Manager focused on water and wastewater treatment projects in the Detroit area. You will lead complex projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of five years in water/wastewater construction, a degree in construction management or civil engineering, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of treatment plant processes, equipment installation, and concrete structures.
• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater treatment projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources for cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Drive documentation, reporting, and forecasting.
• Mentor field teams to foster excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Title

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with Water Treatment/Wastewater experience to join our established team in Detroit.

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

About Us

Headquartered in the Midwest, we are a top 25 ENR General Contractor, versed in a variety of verticals including infrastructure, heavy civil, commercial, healthcare, municipal, mixed‑use/multifamily, and institutional. We offer multiple services including design‑build construction, construction management, CMAR services and more.

Why join us

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for the right candidate. If you are a highly motivated and results‑oriented professional with a passion for ensuring exceptional quality in construction projects, we would love to hear from you.

• Competitive Base Salary
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Work/Home Balance
• Flexible Spending Account

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater treatment construction projects across the Detroit area. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality infrastructure that improves communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment facility projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost‑effective completion.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain alignment and resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality control procedures.
• Drive project documentation, reporting, and forecasting to support transparency and accountability.
• Mentor and support field teams to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of treatment plant processes, equipment installation, and concrete structures.
• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.