Project Manager

MWH Constructors; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and welfare package

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

MWH Constructors is seeking a Project Manager to lead water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant construction projects in the New England area. The role oversees project teams, budgets, schedules, and safety programs on diverse delivery methods, from CM-at-Risk to Design-Build to traditional approaches.

Ideal candidates have a 4-year degree and 7–10 years of experience in heavy civil or industrial construction, with 3–5 years on water/wastewater facilities.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7–10 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience on heavy civil or industrial projects.
• 3–5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices and their impact on project activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid business acumen with proven judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers; coordinate staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor and control construction through on-site managers and superintendents to ensure schedules and budgets are met; investigate situations and implement corrective actions.
• Represent the company in project meetings and participate in labor negotiations/strategy meetings as needed.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, equipment rental, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining client relationships.
• Collaborate with project team to complete the Management Administration Plan and apply planning guidelines and tools throughout the project.
• Ensure direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and company guidelines for safe execution of work.
• Promote personal safety and the safety of others by adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers and superintendents.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through purchase agreements and subcontracts.
• Support Change Management, cost estimating, revenue and cost forecasting, and scheduling.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial management

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Job description

About the Role

MWH is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant construction projects for municipal and industrial clients in the New England area. Projects may use integrated delivery methods (CM-at-Risk or Design-Build) or traditional Design-Bid-Build and range in size from $20 million to $800 million.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers; coordinate staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor and control construction through on-site managers and superintendents to ensure schedules and budgets are met; investigate situations and implement corrective actions.
• Represent the company in project meetings and participate in labor negotiations/strategy meetings as needed.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, equipment rental, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining client relationships.
• Collaborate with project team to complete the Management Administration Plan and apply planning guidelines and tools throughout the project.
• Ensure direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and company guidelines for safe execution of work.
• Promote personal safety and the safety of others by adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers and superintendents.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through purchase agreements and subcontracts.
• Support Change Management, cost estimating, revenue and cost forecasting, and scheduling.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7–10 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience on heavy civil or industrial projects.
• 3–5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices and their impact on project activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid business acumen with proven judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety-oriented with OSHA training.
• Experience with water/wastewater and/or advanced technology treatment projects.

Benefits

• Group health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 100% company-paid benefits: employee life insurance, AD&D, spousal and dependent life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, EAP, and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Program (vacation and personal time).
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 4%.
• Employee referral program.

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction focusing on water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering value through integrated design and construction services and multiple project delivery methods.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background checks, as a condition of employment.

Pay range for this position: $130,000-$220,000

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