Hybrid Water/Wastewater Design & Project Lead

Wharton-Smith, Inc; Sanford (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Manager or Project Manager to support municipal water and wastewater projects in Central, FL.

The role blends preconstruction strategy with design collaboration, constructability reviews, and owner engagement, working with estimating and operations teams. Based in the Jacksonville, Florida area with hybrid/remote options, the position requires leading GMP budgeting, risk analysis, and coordination among owners, engineers, and subcontractors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years in municipal Water/Wastewater construction or design.
• PM on municipal Water/Wastewater projects.
• Experience developing or supporting GMP pricing.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal development and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Lead design and preconstruction coordination with owners and engineers.
• Develop GMP budgets and bid packages.
• Maintain preconstruction schedules and milestones in P6.
• Coordinate with estimating and operations teams throughout design.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Collaborative delivery methods

Municipal Water/Wastewater practices

Cost control and risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Manager or Project Manager to support municipal water and wastewater projects in Central, FL.

The role blends preconstruction strategy with design collaboration, constructability reviews, and owner engagement, working with estimating and operations teams. Based in the Jacksonville, Florida area with hybrid/remote options, the position requires leading GMP budgeting, risk analysis, and coordination among owners, engineers, and subcontractors,