Water/Wastewater Project Manager

PGM, Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Bros, Inc. in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Public Works projects.

You will lead all phases from award to closeout, manage client and subcontractor relationships, and coordinate with estimating, pre-construction, and operations teams. The role requires 5+ years in construction PM, strong knowledge of Water/Wastewater, OSHA awareness, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with Water/Wastewater projects preferred.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients and subcontractors.
• Plan, monitor, and control scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate with estimating, pre-construction, and operations teams.
• Prepare schedules, proposals, and cost forecasts.
• Negotiate contracts and vendor orders.
• Lead client meetings to report progress.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Oversee delivery of major materials and equipment.
• Supervise crews ensuring safety and schedule.
• Maintain project records and update schedules.
• Support safety programs and project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Us

At Clark Bros, Inc., we pride ourselves on being a trusted leader in the construction industry with over 65 years of success.

As a heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to driving sustainable change within the water, power, and renewable energy resources industries and improving communities along the way. Our team is built on a foundation of excellence, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to safety, and our unique culture encourages independent ideas and problem‑solving with ingenuity, purpose, and grit.

Join our team to be part of a company that is actively shaping the future, and that values your contributions, prioritizes your safety, and supports your purpose – whatever it may be.

Position Summary

Clark Bros., Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team within the Public Works sector. Project Managers will be responsible for all aspects of a project’s success from the initial award through the profitable execution and close‑out of the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and subcontractors, managing relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, monitor, and control project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate work in collaboration with estimating, pre‑construction, and operations teams.
• Prepare and manage schedules, proposals, and cost forecasts.
• Negotiate and administer client contracts, subcontract agreements, and vendor purchase orders.
• Lead client meetings to communicate progress and relay information required for smooth operations at the site.
• Organize internal meetings to communicate performance metrics, job costs, project status, and coordinate resources.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, RFPs, submittals, change orders, and related logs.
• Order, schedule, and coordinate delivery of major job materials and equipment.
• Supervise crews to ensure productivity and adherence to safety, quality, and schedule standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all project activity, correspondence, drawings, and specifications.
• Evaluate job performance, track production, and regularly update the project schedule.
• Support and enforce company‑wide and project‑specific safety programs.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, startup, final inspections, and submission of O&M manuals and warranties.

Qualifications and Expectations

• 5+ years of relevant construction Project Management experience required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Project Management in the construction industry, specifically with Water/Wastewater, required.
• Extensive experience and thorough knowledge of construction operations and production tracking.
• Awareness of industry recommended practices, OSHA requirements, equipment, and QA/QC.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook are required. Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, leadership and writing skills required.
• Ability to meet fast paced, changing schedules and priorities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to project assignments and act as an onsite Project Manager. Location is determined by project site.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $180,000 (with potential for performance‑based bonuses)

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the Company.