Project Manager

Rockwell Sterling; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Career progression

Long-term opportunity

NC projects pipeline

Job summary

Rockwell Sterling in North Carolina is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager to lead municipal wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southeast. You will manage construction from preconstruction through final turnover, drive schedules, budgets, and safety, and collaborate with owners, engineers, and field teams to deliver high-quality treatment facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction project management, a background in wastewater plant construction, and a bachelor's

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience with wastewater treatment plant construction.
• GC experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage wastewater construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage project financials, contracts, change orders and cost controls.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field operations team to ensure successful project execution.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong owner/client relationships.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety and schedule.
• Manage project documentation and closeout activities.
• Identify and resolve project issues while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.

Skills

PM experience

Wastewater treatment

Contract administration

Scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A well-established General Contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast is seeking an experienced Wastewater Project Manager to join its growing Water & Wastewater division in North Carolina.

The company has a strong track record delivering complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including wastewater treatment plant construction, expansions, upgrades, pump stations, process facilities, and rehabilitation projects.

With a strong backlog of wastewater work across North Carolina, this is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager looking to take ownership of significant treatment-plant projects with an established contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage wastewater construction projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and forecasts
• Manage project financials, contracts, change orders and cost controls
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners and project stakeholders
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field operations team to ensure successful project execution
• Review plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong owner/client relationships
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety and schedule
• Manage project documentation and closeout activities
• Identify and resolve project issues while maintaining schedule and budget objectives

Project Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience working on inside-the-fence wastewater treatment projects, such as:

• New wastewater treatment plants
• WWTP expansions and upgrades
• Aeration basins and biological treatment systems
• Headworks
• Pump stations
• Process piping
• Mechanical/process equipment
• Biosolids and sludge treatment
• Electrical, instrumentation and controls
• Treatment plant rehabilitation and upgrades

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction Project Management experience
• Proven experience with wastewater treatment plant construction
• General Contractor experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing municipal water/wastewater projects
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling and contract administration
• Ability to work effectively with field operations and project stakeholders
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field preferred

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) and company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career progression
• Long-term opportunity with an established contractor
• Strong pipeline of wastewater projects across North Carolina

Location: Charlotte or Raleigh, NC