Construction Project Manager (Wastewater/Water Treatment)

Jobot; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater treatment plant construction in the Lakeland, FL region. The role covers preconstruction through closeout, with oversight of budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management to deliver complex municipal projects.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in heavy civil or water/wastewater PM, experience with treatment facilities and utility infrastructure, and strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil or water/wastewater construction.
• Experience managing treatment plant, pump station, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal contracting and public infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple project stakeholders including owners, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, and change order negotiations.
• Monitor project financial performance including cost forecasting and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project engineers and field teams.

Skills

PM experience in heavy civil/wastewa

Water/wastewater project experience

Municipal contracting knowledge

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & budgeting

Contract management

Education

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

Job description

Project Manager Opportunity – Wastewater/Water Treatment Projects - Top End Compensation and Benefits Package

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

A well-established, mid-sized general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater treatment facility projects in the region. This firm has built a strong reputation delivering technically challenging municipal infrastructure projects while maintaining the agility and culture of a mid-sized builder.

With the resources to compete with national contractors and the flexibility of a smaller organization, this team consistently delivers large, high-profile projects while maintaining a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Why join us?

Mid-Sized Advantage - The company combines the resources and project scale of larger contractors with the accessibility and culture of a smaller firm. Project Managers have real ownership of their work and direct access to leadership.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Total compensation typically ranging from $130K – $170K+
• Competitive base salary with annual performance bonuses
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan
• Strong project pipeline and long-term stability

Job Details

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the full lifecycle of water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, and change order negotiations
• Monitor project financial performance including cost forecasting and profitability
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality requirements
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project engineers and field teams

What They’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil or water/wastewater construction
• Experience managing treatment plant, pump station, or utility infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of municipal contracting and public infrastructure projects
• Ability to manage multiple project stakeholders including owners, engineers, and subcontractors
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and contract management
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

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