Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Slayden; Oregon; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Slayden Constructors Inc. seeks experienced Project Managers to lead water and wastewater construction projects across Oregon, including Medford, Eugene, and Portland. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors on multi-million-dollar programs.

Projects vary in size and delivery method, with emphasis on safety, timely delivery, and cost control. This role demands strong leadership and communication across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience on heavy civil or industrial projects.
• 3–5 years of experience working on water or wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, cost controls, forecasting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor and control construction through supervision of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure schedule and budget compliance.
• Represent the Company in project meetings and assist in labor negotiations and other project activities.
• Manage contract finances including fees, rental equipment, income, expenses, and other costs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project engineers and field staff.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and engineers to support project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

4-year degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Related discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc., is seeking experienced Project Managers throughout Oregon to support and lead critical water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects for municipal and industrial clients.

As Slayden continues to expand its project portfolio across Oregon, we are looking for experienced construction professionals statewide, with a particular focus on the Medford, Eugene, and Portland areas. Our Project Managers play a key leadership role in delivering complex heavy civil and water infrastructure projects that directly impact the communities we serve.

Projects may utilize integrated project delivery methods such as CM-at-Risk or Design-Build, as well as traditional Design-Bid-Build, and range in size from $20 million to $200 million.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have built a strong reputation with our clients through the successful delivery of projects that positively impact local communities.

Grow your career with a team committed to delivering quality projects safely and on time while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the Company in project meetings and assist in labor negotiations, strategy meetings, and other project-related activities.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts, including fee payment, rental equipment, income, expenses, and other project costs, to protect the Company's interests while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Work jointly with other members of the project team to complete the Slayden Constructors Management Administration Plan prior to initiating fieldwork. Utilize company planning guidelines and tools throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure direct-reporting employees follow safe work practices and company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work safely.
• Work in a manner that ensures personal safety and the safety of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical support to project engineers, field engineers, and superintendents.
• Manage the procurement of subcontractors and materials through Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
• Support Change Management, Cost Estimating, Revenue and Cost Forecasting, and Scheduling.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, clients, engineers, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Operations Director.

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience/knowledge on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• 3–5 years of experience working on water or wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize team and project performance.
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, cost controls, forecasting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and change management.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, leadership, and influence.
• Strong business orientation with demonstrated experience, sound judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with project engineers, field engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, and A/E partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety-oriented with OSHA training.
• Specialized experience and expertise with water and wastewater treatment plant construction.
• Experience working for a general contractor or heavy civil construction contractor.
• Experience delivering projects utilizing CM-at-Risk, Design-Build, and/or Design-Bid-Build delivery methods.
• Experience managing complex heavy civil or water/wastewater construction projects ranging from approximately $20 million to $200 million.
• Experience with self-perform construction activities, including civil/site work, structural concrete, underground utilities, process piping, and/or mechanical systems.

Benefits

• Group health and welfare benefits, including options for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 100% company-paid benefits, including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) after the applicable waiting period, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Policy, including vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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