Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction

About the role

A well‑established civil contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater construction projects throughout Chattanooga and the surrounding region. The Project Manager will take ownership of projects from pre‑construction through final close‑out while coordinating closely with owners, engineers, field leadership, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater treatment plant projects from pre‑construction through completion.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasts, job costs, and overall financial performance.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with municipalities, owners, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Direct material procurement, equipment needs, deliveries, and project logistics.
• Lead progress meetings, client communication, project reporting, and risk management.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, and regulatory compliance.
• Work involving treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, process piping, mechanical systems, concrete structures, and underground utilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction experience, preferably within water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Proven project management experience on treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, or similar municipal projects.
• Strong knowledge of project schedules, budgets, contracts, cost controls, and field operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Successful track record of completing projects safely, on schedule, and profitably.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Solid backlog of projects providing long‑term career growth.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.