Senior Project Manager

MWH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Houston, TX to lead critical water and wastewater treatment projects. The role involves planning, managing financial aspects, and ensuring safety on-site. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction management and a degree in engineering or related fields.

Benefits

Group health & welfare benefits

100% Company Paid Benefits

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

401(k) Plan with company matching

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience.
• 3-5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Ability to apply innovative management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions.
• Monitor/control construction to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

4-year engineering/construction management degree

Job description

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MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

MWHis currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support and lead critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant construction projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out Houston, TX.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent Company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
• Assure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers and superintendents.
• Procurement of subcontractors and materials thru Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
• Support Change Management, Cost Estimating, revenue and Cost Forecasting and Scheduling.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Regional Director.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent experience and training/education.
• Minimum of 8-15 years of construction, design, finance and management experience/knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• 3 - 5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
• Strong business-orientation required. Proven experience and judgment.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety oriented, OSHA training.
• Special experience and expertise with water/wastewater and/or advanced technology treatment projects.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program
  
  
  

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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