Project Manager - Meter Services

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Orionplacement is looking for a Project Manager in Washington, DC to lead active water meter service contracts. You will manage field operations, ensure client satisfaction, and oversee the performance of your team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, with the capacity to drive projects from initiation to completion.

This is a pivotal role that offers a competitive salary and benefits, including dental and vision insurance, with real ownership over projects and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 6 years of project management experience in water/wastewater infrastructure or utility services.
• Strong experience in field operations, client communication, and crew leadership is required.
• PMP Certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Lead water meter service contracts from planning through execution.
• Manage daily field operations including crew deployment and production tracking.
• Serve as the primary client contact and track schedules and budgets.
• Develop operating procedures and support hiring and training of technicians.

Connaissances

Project Management

Field Operations

Crew Management

Client Communication

Budget Tracking

Formation

PMP Certification (preferred)

6+ years in related field

Description du poste

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a true leadership role where you will own active utility meter service projects and help build a growing division.
• Lead meaningful water infrastructure work that supports municipalities, utilities, and critical public systems.
• Take on a highly visible role with direct access to executive leadership and real influence over operations, team building, and growth.
• Join a stable, established utility services company with decades of experience in water, wastewater, sewer, and stormwater field services.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentive potential tied to division growth.
• Ideal opportunity for a hands‑on project manager who enjoys field operations, client communication, crew leadership, and building scalable systems.

Location

• On‑site role based in Washington, DC.
• Regular field and client‑facing work across the Mid‑Atlantic region.
• Some travel to project sites may be required.

Note

• Candidates must have 6+ years of project management experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, utility services, or a related civil/mechanical field.
• PMP certification is preferred but not required.

About Us

• Well‑established water infrastructure services company supporting municipalities, utility owners, engineering firms, and construction partners across key regional markets.
• Specializes in water, wastewater, stormwater, condition assessment, routine maintenance, and meter services.
• Growing a high‑impact meter services division.
• Confidential employer.

Job Description

• Lead active water meter service contracts from planning through execution, closeout, and reporting.
• Manage daily field operations, including crew deployment, production tracking, QA/QC, subcontractor coordination, and equipment utilization.
• Serve as the primary client contact for public utility and municipal stakeholders.
• Track schedules, budgets, labor productivity, job costs, change orders, and contract deliverables.
• Prepare progress reports, as‑built documentation, invoicing support, and client updates.
• Develop operating procedures, production standards, QC protocols, and scalable field processes.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and retention of field technicians and crews.
• Collaborate with leadership and estimating teams on future bids, proposals, pricing, and growth opportunities.
• Build vendor and subcontractor relationships to support expansion and surge capacity.
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract and utility standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, utility services, civil infrastructure, mechanical field services, or a closely related field.
• Strong field operations experience, including crew management, production metrics, scheduling, materials, equipment, and safety.
• Experience working with utilities, municipalities, public agencies, or infrastructure contractors preferred.
• Experience with meter installation, meter replacement, service lines, distribution systems, or water utility projects strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to serve as a client‑facing project lead.
• Experience with contract administration, reporting, change orders, invoicing support, and project documentation.
• Ability to travel as needed across regional project sites.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Real ownership over projects, people, processes, and division growth.
• Opportunity to support critical infrastructure that communities rely on every day.
• Join a company with established client relationships and strong growth momentum.
• Build and lead a growing division rather than simply maintain existing operations.
• Work closely with senior leadership and help shape the future of the meter services practice.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance