Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater
Location: Central Florida
Industry: Water / Wastewater Construction
Position: Senior Project Manager
A leading General Contractor specializing in water and wastewater construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their growing team in Central Florida.
This position will provide leadership and strategic oversight for large, complex water/wastewater projects , while mentoring project teams and driving financial performance, client relationships, risk management, and successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale and technically complex water/wastewater projects from preconstruction through closeout
Oversee Project Managers, Assistant PMs, and project teams
Manage project budgets, forecasting, profitability, cash flow, and risk
Develop and maintain relationships with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders
Support business development efforts, project pursuits, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations
Lead resolution of major project disputes, claims, contractual issues, and operational challenges
Drive project execution strategies, process improvements, and best practices
Support staffing, resource planning, employee development, and succession planning
Monitor schedules, procurement, staffing, quality control, and safety
Provide executive-level project reporting and updates to senior leadership
Mentor and develop less-experienced project management staff
Qualifications
10–15+ years of construction management experience
Significant experience with water/wastewater treatment plant construction
Proven success managing large-scale and/or multiple concurrent projects
Strong financial, operational, contractual, and risk-management experience
Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities
Strong client-facing and communication skills
Experience with project startup, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, cost control, and construction operations
Familiarity with CPM scheduling and construction management software
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
Ability to travel to project sites as needed
Willingness to be assigned to a project site for an extended period when required
Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join an established Southeast General Contractor with a strong water/wastewater portfolio and take on a senior leadership role overseeing complex projects and developing project teams.