Project Manager - Water and Wastewater
About The Position
The Project Manager leads the delivery of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Indiana, from planning and design through execution and closeout. The role serves as the primary client contact and trusted partner, guiding multidisciplinary teams while managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and client expectations. The Project Manager develops execution strategies and project plans, oversees financial performance and quality, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance. The role also allocates staffing, mentors engineers and project staff, collaborates with stakeholders and project partners, and supports business development through client engagement, proposals, and strategic pursuits. Travel of 10% or less may be required, depending on responsibilities and project demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 4 years of related experience.
- PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list.
- Experience delivering complex municipal and industrial infrastructure projects.
- Expertise in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, contract management, risk assessment, and project controls.
- Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver successful outcomes.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Advanced proficiency with project management and business software, including Microsoft Office applications and project delivery platforms.
- An appropriate and valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Lead municipal and industrial water and wastewater projects from planning and design through execution and closeout.
- Serve as the primary client contact, building trusted relationships and helping clients address infrastructure challenges.
- Develop project execution strategies, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering technical solutions while managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
- Identify project risks and opportunities, implement strategies, and keep clients informed.
- Manage financial performance through planning, forecasting, change management, and cost control.
- Lead teams through changing client needs, technical challenges, and project requirements while maintaining project objectives.
- Champion technical excellence, quality management, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout project delivery.
- Oversee project staffing and resource allocation.
- Coach and mentor engineers and project staff.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Support business development through client engagement, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to support successful delivery and client satisfaction.
- Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Benefits
- The company describes an employee experience that includes career growth and development, support, and tools and resources to do one's best.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
