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Project Manager - Wastewater and Heavy Civil Concrete in Pender

Date Posted: 03 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Confidential Opportunity

GPAC is conducting a confidential search on behalf of an established Midwest municipal contractor with water and wastewater experience. The company is adding a Project Manager - Wastewater and Heavy Civil Concrete to its team in Pender, NE. This is an urgent, high-priority opening.

The Role

Focus: Wastewater treatment plant or heavy civil concrete structures experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage wastewater treatment plant upgrades: clarifiers, pumps, piping and controls
  • Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Own budget, schedule, buyout, change orders and monthly forecasting
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and design teams
  • Lead and mentor project engineers and APMs

Requirements

  • Wastewater treatment plant or heavy civil concrete structures experience.
  • Proven record of delivering work safely, on time and on budget
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Procore, Bluebeam, P6 or similar a plus

Why This Opportunity

  • Steady municipal work
  • Regional projects
  • Visible leadership
  • Compensation: $105,000 - $130,000 base, depending on experience

All inquiries are handled with complete discretion, and your information will not be shared with any employer without your permission. Apply now and send your resume to melissa.strater@gogpac.com

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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