Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater Construction

Lvi-Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing/travel assistance provided for

Benefits package

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in Phoenix seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a large water/wastewater infrastructure project. You will drive the project from startup to closeout, coordinating owners, engineers, and field teams to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil construction and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams on a $20M+ program. This role offers leadership growth within a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in heavy civil construction project management.
• Strong background in water/wastewater, pump and lift stations.
• Experience managing projects in the $20M+ range is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of a major wastewater treatment project from startup through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, contracts and cost controls.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, field leadership, and subcontractors.
• Oversee construction while maintaining plant operations during rehab.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule and financial performance.
• Mentor project engineers and support field leadership teams.
• Manage client relationships and serve as primary contact.
• Transition to future Arizona projects after initial assignment.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil construction

Water/wastewater

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater Construction (PR/604648) Arizona, USA

Salary: USD150000 - USD200000 per year + plus bonuses, vehicle, housing

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Project Based Travel Required)
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 DOE + Benefits
Industry: Water/Wastewater, Heavy Civil, Treatment Plants, Utilities

A growing heavy civil contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major water/wastewater infrastructure project in Arizona. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced PM who wants to take ownership of a large, complex project while positioning themselves for long-term leadership opportunities within a growing organization.

Position Overview

The immediate need is to lead a $40M+ wastewater treatment project located approximately three hours from Phoenix. This project is expected to last roughly two years, after which the successful candidate will transition to future projects within Arizona.

The ideal candidate is either an experienced Senior PM or a high-performing Project Manager ready to step into a larger role managing significant water/wastewater work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of a major wastewater treatment project from startup through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, contracts, and cost controls
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, field leadership, and subcontractors
• Oversee construction activities while maintaining plant operations during rehabilitation work
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance
• Mentor project engineers and support field leadership teams
• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact
• Transition to future Arizona projects upon completion of the initial assignment

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in heavy civil construction project management
• Strong background in one or more of the following:
  • Water treatment plants
  • Wastewater treatment plants
  • Pump stations
  • Lift stations
  • Large underground utility projects
• Experience managing projects in the $20M+ range is preferred
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Ability to lead large teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Willingness to work on an out-of-town project assignment for approximately two years

What's Offered

• Base salary of $150K-$200K DOE
• Housing/travel assistance provided for the project assignment
• Strong benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a flagship project and advance into larger leadership roles
• Stable, growing contractor with significant water/wastewater backlog

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for a motivated PM looking to make the jump from managing smaller projects into major water/wastewater work, or for an experienced Senior PM seeking a high-impact leadership opportunity with a long-term future in Arizona.