Project Manager – Civil & Water / Wastewater

About the role

Tarlton Tarlton is a St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex, technically demanding projects across the Midwest. With deep regional roots and a reputation built on trust, teamwork, and repeat clients, we are known for taking on challenging work and delivering it safely, predictably, and with pride. We conduct our business with safety, quality, integrity, and enthusiasm—and our core values include building a safe and caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and project controls
• Administer owner contracts, buyout, procurement, and change management
• Cookordinate with superintendents and field leadership to align plan vs. execution
• Lead client, consultant, and municipal coordination as needed
• Monitor risk and drive safe, compliant execution through closeout

Requirements

• Proven project leadership with strong financial and scheduling discipline
• Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate clearly with owners and partners
• Problem-solving mindset and commitment to safety and quality
• Experience 7+ years managing civil, water/wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure projects with full budget/schedule responsibility
• Experience with subcontract buyout, change management, and stakeholder coordination (owners/municipalities/inspectors)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Tools & Software: Procore and Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with scheduling/project controls tools preferred (e.g. MS Project/Primavera)
• Specialized Project Experience: Utilities/sitework; active tie-ins, bypass pumping, shutdown coordination, and inspection readiness as applicable

Skills

• Project leadership
• Financial and scheduling discipline
• Stakeholder management
• Client coordination
• Risk management
• Utilities/sitework experience

Benefits

Let’s Build Together

• Complex, high-impact projects with experienced teams
• Strong partnership between field and project management
• Safety-first culture and high standards of quality
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth
• A company proud to be STLMade and invested in the region

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

Flexibility and readiness to support work outside the local market as Tarlton expands.

Tarlton Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development: Provides clear direction, sets expectations, holds others accountable, and develops team members through coaching and support
• Stand Behind Our Word and Work: Follows through on commitments, takes ownership of results, and ensures work meets high standards of quality and professionalism
• Cultivate Clients for Life: Builds trust-based relationships through responsiveness, clear communication, and understanding of client needs
• Build a Safe and Caring Environment: Promotes a safety-first culture, proactively manages risks, and looks out for others
• Gets the Job Done: Takes ownership, removes obstacles, prioritizes effectively, and drives work forward to achieve results
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly and works effectively across teams to build trust and alignment
• Develops and Adapts: Seeks feedback, learns from experience, and adjusts to changing conditions and project needs

Work Location, Environment & Travel Requirements

• Mix of office and regular jobsite presence; visits to active sites are required to support field execution and stakeholder coordination
• May include outdoor work, variable conditions, and time-sensitive activities (tie-ins, shutdowns, inspections)
• This role may require shifts or extended hours depending on project demands, including evenings, nights, and weekends
• Travel may be required based on project assignment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tarlton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.