Water and Wastewater Project Manager

Building Crafts, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in Cincinnati seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple water and wastewater treatment projects. Responsibilities include developing project scopes, managing internal resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, experience in managing water/wastewater projects, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing water/wastewater plant projects.
• Proven working experience as a project manager.
• Solid technical background with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed project schedules to track progress.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or construction management

Job description

Summary of Position

This position manages and coordinates the construction of multiple projects in the water and wastewater treatment industry from the corporate office. Project managers must have a background in water and wastewater construction with business, management, budgeting and cost analysis skills. Project management responsibilities include delivering every project on time within budget and scope. Project managers are skilled at getting the best out of the people and projects that they oversee. They thrive on planning projects and working with project teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives from the estimate, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to track progress and update monthly.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using available systems, including cost management software, tools and proven techniques.
• Report and elevate problems to management as needed.
• Manage the relationships with the clients, all team members, subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Estimate or forecast all job costs in order to determine the financial picture of the project.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Remain current on safety standards and provide knowledge & feedback.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Assist in estimating responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational background—preferably a Bachelor’s degree (at a minimum) in the fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering and/or construction management.
• Experience managing water/wastewater plant projects.
• Proven working experience as a project manager.
• Solid technical background, with understanding and hands‑on experience.
• Excellent client relationship management and internal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi‑tasking.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequent travel by car; proof of insurance and a clean DMV record may be required.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.
• Will be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment when in the field.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; sit; talk and hear. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Building Crafts, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.