Lifecycle Project Manager – Water Infrastructure Leader

Great Lakes Water Authority; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Health benefits after probation

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking Life Cycle Project Managers to oversee CIP and non-CIP projects across its water system. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget from initiation through closeout, coordinating with the CIP Controls Team and stakeholders to meet operational needs and deliver over $2 billion in capital improvements.

The role emphasizes adherence to PM standards, risk management, and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer License in Michigan or PMP Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of joining GLWA.
• Minimum of four years of project management experience in the field and/or job assignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule and budget for project delivery and report.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with the CIP Program Controls Team.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization, consultants, and contractors, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, budgets and baselines; manage procurement and project controls.
• Ensure adherence to engineering and project management standards, PMP guidelines, and improve processes.
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks; report cost and schedule implications to CIP leadership.
• Provide status reports and mentorship to team members; support project closeout.

Skills

Scope management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Vendor/Procurement coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business or related discipline

Professional Engineer License (MI) or PMP Certification

Minimum of four years of project management experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking Life Cycle Project Managers to oversee CIP and non-CIP projects across its water system. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget from initiation through closeout, coordinating with the CIP Controls Team and stakeholders to meet operational needs and deliver over $2 billion in capital improvements.

The role emphasizes adherence to PM standards, risk management, and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to mentor