Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

LVI Associates; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

LVI Associates in Raleigh, NC seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across North Carolina, including treatment plants and pump stations. You will manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with operations and field teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with a general contractor, strong knowledge of water/wastewater construction, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience managing water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civil, mechanical, structural concrete, and process piping scopes.
• Knowledge of municipal construction projects and public utility work.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of water and wastewater construction projects from award through final completion.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration efforts.
• Coordinate with municipalities, engineers, owners, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Support field teams and superintendents to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, quality control, and financial outcomes.
• Drive project schedules and proactively resolve risks and construction challenges.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

A leading General Contractor specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and utility infrastructure projects throughout North Carolina.

This position offers the opportunity to manage large-scale municipal projects from preconstruction through closeout while working alongside experienced operations and field teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater construction, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Construction Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Raleigh, NC

A leading General Contractor specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and utility infrastructure projects throughout North Carolina.

This position offers the opportunity to manage large-scale municipal projects from preconstruction through closeout while working alongside experienced operations and field teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater construction, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of water and wastewater construction projects from award through final completion.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration efforts.
• Coordinate with municipalities, engineers, owners, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Support field teams and superintendents to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, quality control, and financial outcomes.
• Drive project schedules and proactively resolve risks and construction challenges.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience managing water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, pipelines, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civil, mechanical, structural concrete, and process piping scopes.
• Knowledge of municipal construction projects and public utility work.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
• Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
• Pump Stations
• Lift Stations
• Underground Utilities
• Process Piping
• Structural Concrete
• Site Civil Construction
• Commissioning and Start-Up Activities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Long-term project backlog and advancement opportunities