Project Manager, Operations Manager

Our client is a leading, well‑established, employee‑owned heavy civil general contractor with a long‑standing presence in infrastructure construction across the southeastern United States. The company specializes in complex projects such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, bridges, dams, and energy infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on self‑performing key civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes. Known for delivering high‑quality work through both traditional and alternative delivery methods, the organization has built a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and long‑term client partnerships, particularly within the municipal water and environmental sector.

This position will lead the execution of water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects within a general contracting environment.

• Manage multiple projects or large‑scale assignments from preconstruction through
• h closeout
  
  Establish project objectives, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies
• Serve as the primary liaison with owners, engineers, and stakeholders
• Oversee construction and financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and codes
• Lead project scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management
• Drive collaboration across project teams including field staff, subcontractors, and vendors
• Monitor project progress, analyze costs, manage change orders, and maintain documentation
• Promote a strong safety culture and quality execution standards

This role operates in a self‑perform GC environment, requiring close coordination of civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on construction project manager with direct experience delivering water/wastewater treatment infrastructure projects.

• 3+ years of relevant project management experience
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred)

• Proven experience managing water or wastewater treatment plant construction projects
• Background working with a general contractor (preferred self‑perform environment)
• Ability to manage projects $5M+ in value or larger
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling and budgeting
• Contract administration and change orders
• Cost tracking, forecasting, and financial controls
• Construction methods across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes
• Track record of client interaction and relationship management
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders