Senior Project Manager – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)

EQ TALENT SOLUTIONS LLC•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Senior Project Manager – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) Omaha, NE (Relocation Assistance Provided) Are you a seasoned municipal wastewater construction leader who thrives on delivering complex treatment plant projects that communities depend on every day? Our client is a respected heavy civil contractor with a strong national footprint in municipal wastewater infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile WWTP projects up to $50M in annual revenue. This is a high-impact role with real autonomy, strong executive visibility, and long-term career runway. If you have experience managing public-sector wastewater treatment plant construction—from headworks and clarifiers to process piping, structures, and commissioning—this is an opportunity to take ownership of marquee projects in a growing Midwest market. What You’ll Do As the Senior Project Manager – WWTP, you will serve as the primary driver of project success, overseeing all phases of municipal wastewater treatment plant construction, from preconstruction through closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field
5+ years of project management experience, with a strong preference for municipal wastewater treatment plant construction
Demonstrated experience managing complex WWTP scopes such as:
Process structures and basins
Mechanical and process piping
Concrete structures
Pump stations, headworks, and treatment systems
Strong command of project controls, estimating, scheduling, cost forecasting, and contract management
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and interface effectively with public-sector owners
Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software
Results-driven mindset with the confidence to make decisions and lead from the front

Responsibilities

Lead project planning, startup, execution, and closeout for large-scale municipal WWTP projects
Partner closely with Preconstruction and Estimating to develop, refine, and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost reports
Direct subcontractor procurement, including scope development, bid reviews, negotiations, and contract execution
Manage and mentor project teams, including hiring key field staff and specialty subcontractors
Own project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, change management, and P&L responsibility
Serve as the primary point of contact with municipal clients, engineers, and inspectors, ensuring expectations are exceeded
Drive schedule adherence, milestone achievement, and proactive risk mitigation
Oversee change order strategy—identifying change events, pricing work, negotiating approvals, and protecting margin
Ensure strict compliance with safety (HSE), quality, and regulatory requirements common to municipal wastewater projects
Support pre-award efforts by contributing to scope reviews, constructability input, and estimating when needed
Provide clear, executive-level project reporting on progress, risks, and recommended actions