Water/Wastewater Project Manager — Field Lead (AZ)

Ellison-Mills Contracting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellison-Mills Contracting in Tucson, AZ seeks a Project Manager with 3+ years in water and wastewater construction to lead projects from preconstruction through completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, safety, and quality while coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and field teams.

Applicants should review plans for conflicts, apply practical solutions, and maintain strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with underground utility construction including waterlines, sewer, and related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of plans, specs, schedules, budgets, and contract requirements.
• Ability to manage projects from preconstruction through completion while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals.
• Experience coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Ability to review plans and specs, identify conflicts, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, equipment, and sequencing for water and wastewater projects.
• Experience with project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project correspondence.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with superintendents, foremen, field engineers, and project teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Arizona as needed.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Project management

Underground utilities

Project controls

Project lifecycle management

Stakeholder coordination

Plan review & conflict resolution

Construction knowledge

Documentation management

Scheduling

Leadership

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Software literacy

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction project management software

Job description

Ellison-Mills Contracting in Tucson, AZ seeks a Project Manager with 3+ years in water and wastewater construction to lead projects from preconstruction through completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, safety, and quality while coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and field teams.

Applicants should review plans for conflicts, apply practical solutions, and maintain strong communication with stakeholders.