Construction Project Manager, I Water/Wastewater | General & Sub Contractor | Various CA, ID & CO Offices & Projects - MyGreat Recruitment
8 days ago
Santa Rosa
Construction Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Compensation: $140,000 – $240,000 base + per diem/LOA (for travel roles) + comprehensive benefits Locations: Multiple office locations across CA, CO, and ID or project-based assignments nationwide (federal/travel team) Start Date: Immediate Overview We are seeking experienced Construction Project Managers (PMs and Sr. PMs) to support a growing portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the western U.S. and on federal projects nationwide. These roles are available in two primary formats: • Office-Based Roles: Supporting regional and local projects out of one of our established offices (listed below), with limited travel depending on project needs, • Traveling Federal Team: Supporting complex, remote, or federally funded projects across the U.S., often on a rotation schedule with per diem, housing, and travel support provided This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering critical infrastructure projects ranging from municipal upgrades to complex, logistically challenging installations. Must-Have Qualifications • Proven project management experience delivering water and/or wastewater construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout, • Strong understanding of mechanical/process systems, including equipment installation, startup, and commissioning coordination, • Demonstrated success managing: Project budgets, forecasting, and cost control, Change management processes, Project schedules and procurement workflows, • High level of administrative rigor, including documentation, submittals, RFIs, inspections, and compliance tracking, • Strong communication and coordination skills across internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors Preferred Qualifications • Experience on federal projects with strict compliance, documentation, and billing requirements, • Background working for a general contractor and/or subcontractor in public works or industrial environments, • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (PE license a plus), • Experience supporting: Remote or travel-based project teams, Rotation schedules, per diem, and field logistics, • Experience on projects ranging from $5M to $30M+, including multi-phase scopes, • Experience working in challenging environments (remote sites, restricted access, complex logistics) Key Responsibilities • Lead execution of water/wastewater construction projects from planning through commissioning and closeout, • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans covering: Scope, Schedule, Procurement, Staffing and logistics (especially for remote/travel roles), • Oversee commissioning to ensure systems operate safely and meet design and acceptance criteria, • Manage financial performance including: Budgeting and forecasting, Cost-to-complete tracking, Risk and contingency planning, • Lead change management from identification through execution, • Maintain high-quality project documentation to ensure compliance and timely payment, • Partner with field teams to uphold strong safety standards and culture, • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery, • Manage procurement and vendor relationships to meet project timelines, • Proactively solve logistical and sequencing challenges, particularly on complex or remote projects, • Provide clear reporting on schedule, cost, risks, and key decisions Work Environment & Flexibility Office-Based Roles: Primarily based out of one of our regional offices with project oversight responsibilities and occasional site visits Office Locations: • California - Livermore (Corporate HQ), Escondido (Southwest HQ), Lathrop (Northwest HQ), Valencia, Bakersfield, • Colorado - Lafayette (Mountain HQ), • Idaho - Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, • Traveling/Federal Roles: Assigned to projects nationwide, often in remote or high-complexity environments - Rotation schedules may apply (e.g., 8 days on / 6 days off or similar) - Company-supported travel, housing, and per diem provided Why Join • Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that directly impact communities, • Exposure to a wide range of project types—from local municipal work to complex federal builds, • Strong team culture focused on quality execution, collaboration, and long-term fit, • Career growth across both regional leadership and traveling project opportunities