Project Manager, Water Solutions

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeks a Water Treatment Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects in Dallas, TX. You will manage design through construction, drive budgets, schedules, safety, and quality, and collaborate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience in water/wastewater, a BS in CM/Engineering, and familiarity with SCADA, AutoCAD and related tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing water/wastewater plant construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or PE preferred.
• Hands-on design/build experience and LEED knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of water/wastewater plant construction projects.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and regulators.

Skills

Water project mgmt

Budget management

Client coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Procure

Revit

Salesforce

MS Project

SCADA

Job description

About You

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

About You

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. ARCO/Murray is seeking a highly motivated & skilled Water Treatment Project Manager to join our Water Solutions team, based in Dallas, TX. The Water Treatment PM will be responsible for the project execution and overall performance of water projects. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. Project Managers at ARCO have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his or her projects and unlimited growth potential.

A Day In The Life

• Lead and manage all phases of water/wastewater plant construction projects, from planning to closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Negotiate contracts, change orders, and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to project teams.
• Drive stakeholder communication, reporting, and client satisfaction
• Establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards, and leading multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services.
• Accountable for ensuring project budgets are set and managed appropriately, and that projects are delivered on budget.
• Manage external contractors and/or partners as part of project teams.
• Work effectively across multiple complex, strategic projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in key areas such as water resource management, hydraulic engineering, lift stations, ground storage tanks and wells, water treatment, and distribution and collection system optimization.
• Be a subject matter expert in industry best practices.
• Involvement in projects focused on urban water systems, sustainability, or environmental impact mitigation.
• Understand and apply conventional and advanced treatment technologies to solve complex water quality challenges for clients.
• Lead and coordinate private sector water and/or wastewater projects with sizes ranging from large-scale infrastructure to small-scale studies.
• Provide technical support during project commissioning and/or troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 40 percent, as needed.

Necessary Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing water and/or wastewater plant construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater process systems, civil/structural works, and mechanical/electrical installations.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• This role requires hands‑on experience in designing and constructing water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, as well as construction project management responsibilities.
  • This includes managing budgets, schedules, and technical quality, while providing leadership to project teams and serving as a primary point of contact for clients
• Design|Build construction experience is preferred
• LEED experience is preferred
• Experience with SCADA systems is preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procure, Revit, Salesforce and Microsoft Project is preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets