Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Jayco Talent; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jayco Talent seeks an Industrial Project Manager with a strong background in water/wastewater construction to oversee major municipal and industrial infrastructure projects. You will coordinate electrical scopes, instrumentation, controls, and utility systems while leading field crews and managing safety, quality, and performance.

You will build and maintain schedules, manage subcontractors, procure materials, and ensure compliance with complex specifications and municipal requirements,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial or heavy civil project management experience.
• Proven background in water/wastewater or municipal utility infrastructure.
• Experience working alongside electrical teams or managing projects with electrical/controls components.
• Strong understanding of civil, mechanical, and utility construction.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water/wastewater treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline projects.
• Coordinate electrical scopes, instrumentation, controls, and utility systems.
• Schedule, oversee subcontractors, procure, and manage daily field operations.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, safety standards, and municipal requirements.
• Manage budgets, track costs, and maintain project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Lead field crews with focus on quality, safety, and performance.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater

Civil construction

Mechanical understanding

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Procurement

Job description

Industrial Project Manager - Water/Wastewater (Electrical Contractor)

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Project Manager with a background in water/wastewater construction to oversee major municipal and industrial infrastructure projects. This role sits within a leading electrical contractor, supporting complex water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and industrial utility systems where electrical, mechanical, and civil scopes intersect.

What You'll Lead

• Water/wastewater treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline projects
• Coordination of electrical scopes, instrumentation, controls, and utility systems
• Scheduling, subcontractor oversight, procurement, and daily field operations
• Compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and municipal requirements
• Budget management, cost tracking, and project documentation
• Collaboration with clients, engineers, inspectors, and internal electrical teams
• Leadership of field crews with a focus on quality, safety, and performance

What You Bring

• 3+ years of industrial or heavy civil project management experience
• Proven background in water/wastewater or municipal utility infrastructure
• Experience working alongside electrical teams or managing projects with electrical/controls components
• Strong understanding of civil, mechanical, and utility construction
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A team that values craftsmanship, safety, and innovation
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• PTO, paid holidays, and continuing education support
• A culture that celebrates wins, supports growth, and gives you room to lead
• Leadership that listens and empowers PMs to make decisions