Project Manager - Water Treatment Plants

Story Construction•Kearney, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder with offices in Ames, IA and Sioux City, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work. About the role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects across central IA from preconstruction through closeout. This role requires a technical, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong understanding of the unique challenges of treatment plant construction including civil, structural, mechanical, and process systems coordination. This position is open to individuals living in Central Iowa, those interested in relocation to Central Iowa, or a full-time traveling position; WT/WWTP projects are located across the Central Iowa region and this position will be expected to visit the assigned project regularly.

Requirements

Must have 7+ years of experience successfully managing commercial and/or industrial construction projects as a general contractor or construction manager from conception to close-out.10+ years to be in consideration for the Sr. Project Manager position.
5 years minimum of experience as a Project Manager on water treatment facility projects from inception to completion with a strong understanding of process piping, equipment installation, concrete structures, and mechanical systems.
Familiarity with CMAR delivery for water treatment projects.

Responsibilities

Manage water and wastewater treatment plant projects from preconstruction through final completion, including early design involvement, constructability reviews, cost estimating, and GMP development.
Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring alignment with design intent, contract requirements, and owner objectives.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts to ensure financial and operational goals are met.
Lead project meetings with owners, engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Oversee subcontractor and supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
Coordinate design and construction efforts to resolve field issues, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Monitor project progress through site visits, ensuring safety, quality, and production standards are maintained.
Oversee project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress reporting, etc.
Provide leadership to project teams, including superintendents, project engineers, and field staff.
Ensure compliance with all appliable environment and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present project reports, forecasts, and updates to Sr. Leadership and clients.
Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.