Senior Construction Project Manager

Confidential; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater treatment plant projects. You will lead teams through full lifecycle execution, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong background in civil construction, excellent client communication, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and subcontractors while coordinating with engineering and field leadership; travel is approximately 30%.

Qualifications

• Strong background in water/wastewater construction.
• Proven experience managing complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, and drive project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater treatment plant and related civil infrastructure projects
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and field operations
• Lead project planning, risk management, and client communication
• Conduct site visits and progress reviews (approx. 30% travel)
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance across all phases
• Collaborate closely with estimating, engineering, and field leadership

Skills

Water/wastewater construction

Civil infrastructure management

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

Job description

A well-established civil contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater treatment plant projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex infrastructure environments and enjoys leading teams through full project lifecycle execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater treatment plant and related civil infrastructure projects
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and field operations
• Lead project planning, risk management, and client communication
• Conduct site visits and progress reviews (approx. 30% travel)
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance across all phases
• Collaborate closely with estimating, engineering, and field leadership

Qualifications

• Strong background in water/wastewater construction
• Proven experience managing complex civil infrastructure projects
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, and drive project outcomes
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills