Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

Reference: WATCON22_1753464729

Ewi recruitment

The market leading infrastructure, water & energy recruiter is seeking Project MANAGERS from a Water / Wastewater background to be based out of their clients Phoenix or Scottsdale Arizona site locations

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading general contractor client and contractor specializing in water treatment, education, parks and recreation, sports, municipal, entertainment, and hospitality projects. The Project Manager must have knowledge about every stage of the construction process from scope development to project closeout. They will ensure on-time and on-budget project execution while making quality and safety a priority.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Ability to successfully manage large scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with the company (Doer/Seller Model).
  • Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
  • Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
  • Develop and maintain job schedule for the project.
  • Implement and manage project assignments for personnel.
  • Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals.
  • Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
  • Negotiate major subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
  • Assist with subcontractor and owner contract term modifications/riders.
  • Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
  • Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
  • Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
  • Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
  • Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
  • Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
  • Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner's representatives to a successful conclusion.
  • Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
  • Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
  • Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
  • Must have relevant water/wastewater construction experience.
  • Experience in managing self-perform crews is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Developing leader and team player with five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
  • Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.

Salary Package

The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, experience, and location.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$120,000.00 - $160,000.00
Per annum
USD120000 - USD160000 per annum
Added 25/07/2025
Reference: WATCON22_1753464729

Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America Permanent Wastewater

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