Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Construction

Trueline • Lehi, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction to join their team in the greater Utah area within a respected heavy civil contractor specializing in complex municipal infrastructure and water resource projects. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced construction professional who thrives on delivering large-scale treatment plant and infrastructure projects while mentoring project teams and driving operational excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years of water and/or wastewater treatment plant construction experience
• 10+ years of project management experience within heavy civil construction
• Proven experience managing projects ranging from approximately $10 million to $200 million+
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittments, procurement, scheduling, cost controls, change orders, and progress billing
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Ability to build strong relationships with owners, engineers, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Nice To Haves

• Wastewater treatment plant construction expertise
• Water treatment facility construction experience
• Structural concrete construction experience
• Tank construction experience
• Excavation and site development experience
• River or stream diversion project experience
• Infrastructure rehabilitation project experience
• Experience with bridges, dams, and municipal roadway projects
• Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Phoenix, ComputerEase, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Google Workspace
• OSHA 10 certification
• First Aid/AED certification
• Confined Space training
• Fall Protection training

Responsibilities

• Lead complex water and wastewater treatment facility construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Oversee project planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and reporting activities
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost controls, change orders, billing, and risk management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders
• Lead project meetings and provide executive-level updates on project status and performance
• Collaborate with field leadership to proactively address construction challenges and maintain project momentum
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and best practices across project teams
• Support long-term operational success through process improvements and lessons learned initiatives

Benefits

• Base salary of $120,000-$200,000+
• Annual performance bonus opportunity typically ranging from 20%-25% of base salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• Company truck or monthly vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and insurance benefits
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Referral program
• Company phone or phone stipend
• Long-term career growth with a well-established industry leader

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior