Senior Project Manager - Municipal Water/Wastewater Construction

Search Partner Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Work flexibility

Job summary

Search Partner Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major municipal water and wastewater construction projects across the United States. You will guide project teams, collaborate with clients, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring a decade of water/wastewater PM experience, CMAR/PDB familiarity, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel extensively or relocate to long-term project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater construction or PM experience.
• Experience delivering municipal WTPs/WWTPs, pump stations, pipelines.
• Familiarity with CMAR and Progressive Design-Build (PDB).
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large municipal water/wastewater construction projects and mentor project teams.
• Develop schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and cost controls; manage submittals and changes.
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Municipal Water/Wastewater Construction

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Nationwide / U.S.-Based

Compensation: $150,000–$190,000+ base salary, plus bonus opportunities

Travel: Approximately three weeks per month onsite with one week remote, or relocation to long-term project sites

A leading global, employee-owned architecture, engineering and construction firm with deep expertise in integrated design-build delivery is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major municipal water and wastewater construction projects throughout the United States. This position requires significant experience delivering water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), pump stations, pipelines, and related municipal water infrastructure, along with familiarity with Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Progressive Design-Build (PDB) project delivery.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will oversee large, complex water/wastewater construction projects and may provide leadership to multiple project managers. This individual will work closely with project directors, field leadership, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced water/wastewater construction professional who enjoys leading complex projects, developing teams, and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Planning: Partner with project directors on RFP responses, conceptual estimates, schedules, and proposals, develop detailed project estimates, budgets, cost codes, and cost-control systems, establish project execution plans and jobsite organizations, coordinate superintendent, field leadership, and craft labor requirements.
• Project Execution: Provide overall leadership for major municipal water/wastewater construction projects, manage project schedules, budgets, submittals, procurement, and cost controls, develop and administer contract change orders, oversee subcontractor and vendor performance and payment processes, maintain high standards for safety, quality, schedule, and project execution, lead project closeout and warranty activities.
• Team & Client Leadership: Lead and mentor project managers and other project team members, maintain effective communication with clients, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and project partners, develop strong client relationships and support long-term business development efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant water/wastewater construction, design, or project management experience.
• Direct experience delivering municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including WTPs, WWTPs, pump stations, pipelines, or similar facilities.
• Familiarity with CMAR and Progressive Design-Build (PDB) project delivery.
• Strong understanding of water/wastewater construction methods, project controls, estimating, scheduling, and field execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex construction projects and project teams.
• Strong client-facing, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States or relocate to multi-year project locations.

Compensation & Benefits

$150,000–$190,000+ base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid hospital indemnity, accident, and critical care plans.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements where appropriate.
• Extensive training and professional development.
• Employee assistance and well-being programs.
• Significant long-term career advancement opportunities.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.