Senior Project Manager – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants; WWTP

Senior Project Manager – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Relocation bonus
• Vision insurance

Omaha, NE (Relocation Assistance Provided)

Are you a seasoned municipal wastewater construction leader who thrives on delivering complex treatment plant projects that communities depend on every day?

Our client is a respected heavy civil contractor with a strong national footprint in municipal wastewater infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile WWTP projects up to $50M in annual revenue. This is a high-impact role with real autonomy, strong executive visibility, and long-term career runway.

If you have experience managing public-sector wastewater treatment plant construction—from headworks and clarifiers to process piping, structures, and commissioning—this is an opportunity to take ownership of marquee projects in a growing Midwest market.

• Lead project planning, startup, execution, and closeout for large-scale municipal WWTP projects
• Partner closely with Preconstruction and Estimating to develop, refine, and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost reports
• Direct subcontractor procurement, including scope development, bid reviews, negotiations, and contract execution
• Manage and mentor project teams, including hiring key field staff and specialty subcontractors
• Own project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, change management, and P&L responsibility
• Serve as the primary point of contact with municipal clients, engineers, and inspectors, ensuring expectations are exceeded
• Drive schedule adherence, milestone achievement, and proactive risk mitigation
• Oversee change order strategy—identifying change events, pricing work, negotiating approvals, and protecting margin
• Ensure strict compliance with safety (HSE), quality, and regulatory requirements common to municipal wastewater projects
• Support pre-award efforts by contributing to scope reviews, constructability input, and estimating when needed
• Provide clear, executive-level project reporting on progress, risks, and recommended actions

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience, with a strong preference for municipal wastewater treatment plant construction
• Demonstrated experience managing complex WWTP scopes such as:
  • Process structures and basins
  • Mechanical and process piping
  • Pump stations, headworks, and treatment systems
• Strong command of project controls, estimating, scheduling, cost forecasting, and contract management
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and interface effectively with public-sector owners
• Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software
• Results-driven mindset with the confidence to make decisions and lead from the front

• Major municipal WWTP projects with long durations and meaningful community impact
• Relocation assistance provided to Omaha, NE
• Strong backlog and stability in the municipal water/wastewater market
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established contractor with national reach
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career advancement