Project Manager – Industrial Wastewater/Design Build Construction
About The Position
Join Foth as a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for engineer-led design-build construction. You will lead transformative projects in industrial wastewater work that makes a real impact on communities and the environment. From proposal development to project close-out, you’ll oversee every phase with a focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Whether mentoring teams or managing budgets and schedules, your expertise will shape innovative solutions. As a member-owned firm, Foth offers a collaborative culture where your voice matters and your contributions drive success. This position can be based in one of our Midwest offices or be remote for applicants open to travel as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in construction, design, or project management with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects valued between $5 million and $50 million or more
- Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource management
- Prior experience with estimating, construction methods, and project management technology
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
- Masters Degree in Construction Management
- AACE (estimating certification)
Responsibilities
- Proposal Development: Collaborate with project directors to respond to RFPs. Prepare conceptual estimates, schedules, and proposal documents. Participate in client presentations
- Design Coordination: Engage in design reviews, provide constructability insights, monitor design progress, and manage scope and cost adjustments
- Estimating & Cost Control: Develop and manage detailed estimates, cost codes, and cost control systems to keep projects on budget
- Procurement Management: Develop comprehensive scopes of work for inclusion in bid packages. Support the solicitation and evaluation of competitive bids, ensuring thorough analysis and alignment with project goals. Assess and qualify subcontractors, recommend contract awards, and assist in coordinating major purchase orders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement
- Project Planning: Establish project organization, staffing plans, and schedules in partnership with superintendents and subcontractors
- Execution Oversight: Direct project schedules, lead site meetings, update timelines, and ensure compliance with governing authorities for permits and inspections
- Financial Management: Drive cash flow through invoicing and collections, manage change orders, and oversee subcontractor and vendor payments
- Performance & Quality: Monitor progress, safety, and quality standards. Address subcontractor performance issues and implement corrective actions as needed
- Team Development: Mentor construction personnel, support performance management, and foster professional growth
- Close-Out: Lead project close-out activities and warranty work to ensure client satisfaction
- Travel: Ability to travel as needed and align with our vision of engineer-led design-build project delivery
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- employee assistance program
- disability coverage
- retirement benefits
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- variety of voluntary benefit options
- Earned Performance Incentive program
- discretionary bonuses
- On-the-Spot recognition awards
- quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
