Project Manager

Jobtailor; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager for water and wastewater construction projects. You will oversee cost projections, scheduling, and safety practices while building strong owner relations and coordinating supervisory staff across sites.

You will also lead procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in water and wastewater construction industry.
• Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements.
• Post-offer physical and site-specific background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and “Work in Progress” projections
• Manage job site supervisory personnel
• Plan and schedule the project
• Develop and maintain owner relations
• Negotiate and purchase materials
• Establish and enforce job site safety expectations
• Manage project costs
• Oversee labor projections
• Handle contract negotiation and administration

Skills

Project Management

Water and Wastewater Construction

Cost Management

Contract Negotiation

Owner Relations

Supervisory Personnel Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Manage cost and “Work in Progress” projections


• Manage job site supervisory personnel


• Plan and schedule the project


• Develop and maintain owner relations


• Negotiate and purchase materials


• Establish and enforce job site safety expectations


• Manage project costs


• Oversee labor projections


• Handle contract negotiation and administration

Requirements

• Previous project management experience in the water and wastewater construction industry


• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field


• 7-10 years of construction experience


• Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements


• May be required to complete a post-offre physical and a site-specific background check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the water and wastewater construction industry, focusing on cost management, scheduling, and safety enforcement. Strong ability to develop owner relations and manage supervisory personnel effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Experience


• Water and Wastewater Construction


• Cost Management


• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering


• Contract Negotiation

Hard Skills

• Cost Projections


• Project Scheduling


• Job Site Safety Management


• Labor Projections


• Contract Administration

Soft Skills

• Negotiation


• Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Background Screening


• Drug-Free Workplace Compliance

Industry Keywords

• Construction Experience


• Mechanical Engineering


• Owner Relations


• Supervisory Personnel Management