Water/Wastewater Project Manager – Scheduling & Field Leadership

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 Water/Wastewater to lead complex construction initiatives. You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality across water and wastewater sites.

Candidates with 3+ years of experience in underground utility construction and strong coordination with owners, engineers and field teams are encouraged to apply. Travel across Arizona may be required.

Rate varies based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with underground utility construction including waterlines, sewer, storm drain, and force mains.
• Strong understanding of plans, specifications, 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.
• Review plans and specs, identify conflicts, and develop practical solutions.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, equipment, and sequencing for water and wastewater projects.
• Experience with project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay apps, and project correspondence.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively with superintendents, foremen, field engineers, and project teams.
• OSHA requirements and construction safety practices knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Arizona as needed.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion while maintaining schedule, budget, quality and safety.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Review plans and specifications, identify conflicts, and develop practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and safety practices on site.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.

Skills

Water/Wastewater construction

Project management

Scheduling & budgeting

Leadership & communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Ellison-Mills Contracting in Tucson, AZ seeks a Project Manager Water/Wastewater to lead complex construction initiatives. You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality across water and wastewater sites.

Candidates with 3+ years of experience in underground utility construction and strong coordination with owners, engineers and field teams are encouraged to apply. Travel across Arizona may be required.

Rate varies based on experience.