A growing heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major municipal water and wastewater construction projects throughout Texas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional with a strong background in water/wastewater treatment plants, underground utilities, pump stations, lift stations, and municipal infrastructure who is looking for a long-term opportunity with room for advancement.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and cost controls
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field crews, superintendents, engineers, inspectors, municipalities, and clients
- Maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met
- Monitor project financial performance and profitability
- Identify and resolve construction issues and utility conflicts
- Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, municipalities, MUDs, engineers, and other project stakeholders
Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction
- Direct experience with municipal water and wastewater projects
- Experience with wastewater treatment plants and/or water treatment facilities
- Experience with lift stations, pump stations, force mains, gravity sewer, and waterlines
- Strong underground utility and sitework experience
- Experience working with municipalities, MUDs, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
- Understanding of excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, bypass pumping, and utility conflicts
- Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and subcontractor management
- Familiarity with Texas permitting and TCEQ requirements
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, MS Project, or similar construction software
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications are a plus but not necessarily required. Candidates with OSHA 30, PMP, CCM, construction management, civil engineering, or TCEQ-related credentials are encouraged to apply.
Why This Opportunity?
- $120K–$180K base salary
- $160K ideal target salary
- Company vehicle provided
- Standard benefits package
- Significant municipal water/wastewater project exposure
- Opportunity to take on larger and more complex projects
- Advancement and long-term career growth potential
- Join a company where experienced project managers can make a meaningful impact
📧 Eric Morris ✉️ Eric.Morris@gogpac.com📞 402-899-8097
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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