Wastewater Project Manager

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Phoenix, AZType:
Full Time Posted:
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Blue Signal Search Wastewater Project Manager

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On-Site in Phoenix, AZ Ignite Your Impact Help shape Arizona’s critical water infrastructure. Our client, a well-established, fast-growing civil contractor with a 20-year record of delivering municipal treatment-plant upgrades, has recently secured more than $45 million in new awards. They are adding an experienced Wastewater Project Manager to lead a $13 million rehabilitation and expansion of an active wastewater treatment facility while driving future projects across the region.

Expect a nimble, “get-it-done” culture, open-door leadership, and the autonomy to run jobs the right way. What You’ll Do
• Own the full project lifecycle – from preconstruction planning through commissioning and close-out – for complex water and wastewater treatment-plant work.

• Coordinate self-perform crews and specialty subcontractors, sequencing heavily phased work inside operating facilities.

• Prepare, track, and update CPM schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, ensuring milestones, crew loading, and procurement stay on course.

• Manage cost controls, forecasting, and monthly owner billings; identify value-engineering opportunities and share realized savings with the team.

• Serve as primary liaison with owners, engineers, and regulatory agencies, translating technical issues into clear action plans.

• Champion job-site safety and quality, conduct regular audits, and foster a zero-incident culture.

• Mentor a lean project team – including a Project Engineer and Superintendent – while collaborating closely with executive leadership. What Sets You Up for Success
• 5 + years of project-management experience on water or wastewater treatment-plant construction, with hands-on involvement in self-perform piping, concrete, and mechanical scopes.

• Proven record executing projects in active plants, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining process flow.

• Working knowledge of Procore (or similar), Primavera P6/MS Project, and the full Microsoft Office suite.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong communication skills to interface with municipal owners and consulting engineers.

• Ability to travel 1–2 days per week to the job site (90 minutes from Phoenix) as the project demands. Compensation & Perks
• Competitive base salary plus a discretionary bonus tied to project savings.

• Company-provided SUV, fuel card, and monthly phone stipend.

• 100 % employer-paid medical coverage for employees, plus dental and vision options.

• 401(k) with 50 % match up to 6 % of salary (eligibility at six months).

• Two weeks PTO to start, increasing with tenure, and paid holidays.

• Career-long training, direct access to executive leadership, and clear advancement paths. Why You’ll Love It Here You will join a tight-knit team where initiative is rewarded, red tape is minimal, and your ideas reach decision-makers quickly. Employees praise the company’s retention, transparent leadership, and commitment to promoting from within. Recent contract wins ensure a robust project pipeline long after this flagship build wraps up.

About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more /46

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