Senior Project Manager - Field Operations

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the DC area seeks a senior operations leader to oversee day-to-day field operations for municipal utility contracts across Washington, DC and Maryland. You will own budgets, field teams, equipment, and service delivery, reporting to senior leadership with significant autonomy to influence operational decisions.

This on-site leadership role requires hands-on management of field crews, travel to project sites, and a strong track record with DC Water, WSSC, or similar

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience overseeing municipal or public utility contracts.
• Demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, P&L, cost control, or profitability.
• Hands-on experience directly managing field crews and field operations personnel.
• Strong scheduling, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations across municipal utility contracts in Washington, DC and Maryland.
• Directly manage the Field Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, and administrative personnel.
• Lead crew deployment, scheduling, equipment allocation, productivity, quality control, and operation performance.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, job costs, profitability, and financial performance.
• Ensure field crews and equipment are deployed efficiently and maintained for reliable operations.
• Oversee project schedules, contract requirements, deliverables, reporting, and client expectations.
• Maintain strong relationships with municipal and public utility clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, strengthen margins, and improve service delivery.
• Establish operational procedures, performance standards, safety practices, and quality control processes.
• Partner with executive leadership on planning, resource allocation, and business growth.

Skills

People leadership

P&L ownership

Budget management

Operational excellence

Field operations

Job description

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a senior leadership role overseeing day-to-day field operations across municipal utility contracts in Washington, DC and Maryland.
• Take ownership of project budgets, operational performance, field teams, equipment, and service delivery.
• Report directly to senior leadership with significant autonomy and influence over operational decisions.
• Lead experienced operations, fleet, and administrative personnel while helping strengthen a growing utility services business.
• Join an established infrastructure services company supporting critical municipal systems and essential community services.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, performance-based bonus potential, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Location

On-site, field-focused leadership role based in Washington, DC, overseeing municipal contracts throughout Washington, DC and Maryland. Regular travel to regional project sites is required.

Note

Candidates must have demonstrated responsibility for project budgets or P&L, experience managing municipal or public utility projects, direct experience with DC or Maryland utility agencies, and hands‑on experience managing field crews or supervisors. This is an operational leadership role, not an engineering design or office-based project management position.

About Us

We are an established infrastructure services company supporting municipal utilities, public agencies, and infrastructure partners throughout the region. Our services include water and wastewater infrastructure, sewer and stormwater maintenance, utility field services, condition assessment, and meter services. We are expanding our operational leadership team and seeking an experienced professional who can take ownership of field execution, financial performance, and team management. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Oversee daily field operations across municipal utility contracts throughout Washington, DC and Maryland.
• Directly manage the Field Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, and administrative personnel.
• Lead crew deployment, scheduling, equipment allocation, productivity, quality control, and operational performance.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, job costs, profitability, and financial performance.
• Ensure field crews, supervisors, vehicles, and equipment are deployed efficiently and maintained for reliable operations.
• Oversee project schedules, contract requirements, deliverables, reporting, and client expectations.
• Maintain strong relationships with municipal and public utility clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, strengthen margins, and improve service delivery.
• Establish operational procedures, performance standards, safety practices, and quality control processes.
• Partner directly with executive leadership on operational planning, resource allocation, and business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience overseeing municipal or public utility contracts.
• Demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, P&L, cost control, or profitability.
• Direct experience working with Washington, DC or Maryland utility agencies, such as DC Water, WSSC, Baltimore City or Baltimore County DPW, or similar local agencies.
• Hands‑on experience directly managing field crews, field supervisors, or field operations personnel.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Experience managing client relationships, contract performance, and project deliverables.
• Water or wastewater infrastructure experience preferred.
• Sewer evaluation, CCTV inspection, sewer cleaning, meter services, or AMI experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout DC and Maryland.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Own meaningful operational decisions and directly influence company performance.
• Lead established teams while building stronger, more efficient field operations.
• Work closely with executive leadership in a highly visible position.
• Support essential municipal infrastructure projects that communities rely on.
• Enjoy a performance-driven environment where operational results and leadership are valued.
• Join a stable, growing organization with opportunities for continued professional development.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance