Project Manager W/WW Construction

Factor Search; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Strong benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Factor Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects. You will manage projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction/project management, leadership of large multidisciplinary teams, and a track record delivering major W/WWTP or water infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction/project management experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale W/WWTP or water infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing project P&Ls.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects, typically ranging from $50M to $500M+ in value.
• Take ownership of project performance, including safety, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through procurement, construction, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and project controls.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Project Controls, Estimating, and support staff.
• Manage major subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, design development, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Review contracts and manage changes, claims, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and commercial issues.
• Establish strong relationships with owners, municipalities, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule and profitability.
• Lead regular project reviews and communicate progress, financial performance, and key risks to senior leadership.
• Support business development, estimating, proposals, and client development activities where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

North East US

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects for a leading construction company. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing projects from preconstruction and planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background delivering W/WWTP, water infrastructure, treatment, pumping, and process-related construction projects, with proven experience managing project teams, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects, typically ranging from $50M to $500M+ in value.
• Take ownership of project performance, including safety, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through procurement, construction, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and project controls.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Project Controls, Estimating, and support staff.
• Manage major subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, design development, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Review contracts and manage changes, claims, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and commercial issues.
• Establish strong relationships with owners, municipalities, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule and profitability.
• Lead regular project reviews and communicate progress, financial performance, and key risks to senior leadership.
• Support business development, estimating, proposals, and client development activities where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of progressive construction/project management experience, with significant experience in water and wastewater treatment.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale W/WWTP or water infrastructure projects.
• Experience with treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, process systems, or related civil/mechanical/electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and cost management.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing project P&Ls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

What they Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile, technically complex water and wastewater projects.
• Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
• Strong benefits package.
• Career progression within a growing construction organization.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction and project delivery professionals.
• The chance to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure for communities and municipalities.