Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Capital Projects

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of water and wastewater capital improvement projects. This role is responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. The ideal candidate has a strong background in utility infrastructure, capital project management, consultant coordination, permitting, and construction oversight.

This is a hybrid position based in Glendale, Arizona, with travel throughout Arizona as needed. A company pool vehicle is available for project-related travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple water and wastewater capital improvement projects from planning through project closeout.

• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and overall project execution plans.

• Oversee engineering consultants and ensure project deliverables meet quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.

• Review engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation for constructability and compliance.

• Coordinate permitting activities with municipal, environmental, and regulatory agencies.

• Monitor project budgets ranging from approximately $1 million to $5 million or more while maintaining cost controls and accurate financial forecasting.

• Track project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.

• Support construction activities by coordinating with contractors, field personnel, operations teams, and engineering staff.

• Manage contractor performance, monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

• Review invoices, manage project reporting, and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule, budget, and operational impacts.

• Ensure projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Types of Projects

• Water Treatment Plants

• Wastewater Treatment Plants

• Pipeline Replacement Projects

• Pump Stations

• New Utility Infrastructure

• Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing capital infrastructure projects.

• Experience within the utility industry, specifically water or wastewater systems.

• Proven experience managing projects from initiation through construction and closeout.

• Experience managing project budgets, financial forecasting, and cost control.

• Strong knowledge of engineering design review, consultant management, and construction coordination.

• Experience coordinating permitting activities with utility, municipal, environmental, or construction agencies.

• Experience managing contractors and supporting field construction activities.

• Proficiency using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar project scheduling software.

• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Bachelor''''''''s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.

• Previous experience with consulting engineering firms.

• Additional experience managing large-scale municipal utility infrastructure projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $111,000–$139,000

• Annual performance bonus opportunity (10%)

• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

• Hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

• 12 paid holidays

• Additional company-designated Fridays off

• More than 24 paid days off before PTO accrual

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits

• Company pool vehicle available for business travel

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a collaborative project management professional with a strong technical understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure. They are experienced in balancing multiple capital projects while effectively managing budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, and regulatory requirements. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that support reliable utility operations.