Project Manager- Water/Wastewater

About DOC  

Our mission is to make a transformative impact on our communities through the exceptional buildings, infrastructure, and relationships we construct—with skill, purpose, integrity, and passion.  

Founded in 1879, DOC (Daniel O’Connell’s Sons) is a trusted construction management and general contracting firm serving public and private clients across the Northeast and Florida. We bring together expertise in building and heavy/civil construction to deliver complex, high-impact projects.  

At DOC, we believe there’s always a better way to build. Our team is driven by collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement—constantly learning, evolving, and pushing to deliver better outcomes for our clients and communities.  

Our Values  

• Always do the right thing  

• Support and respect the people you work with  

• Think like a client  

• Be patient and flexible—even when unexpected obstacles arise  

• Ensure everyone safely returns to their families

Project Manager- Water/Wastewater

Daniel O’Connell’s Sons is seeking a Project Manager with a minimum of five years of construction experience. This individual will be ultimately responsible for the day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk, and business management of a particular project. You will be responsible for coordinating and leading internal project team, trade partners, and clients throughout the construction, plant start-up and turnover of the project. This position will lead the efforts in the creation and adherence to the project timeline, project budget, trade partner contracts and negotiations, and internal and external project reporting.

Project manager will report to designated Project Executive and work closely with all other members of the project team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the planning and scheduling of projects.
• Financial management of projects, including responsibility for Owner Pay Applications, Cost Oversee and manage the field staff / operations team assigned to a project.
• Complete project buy-out and procurement; including scope review and negotiation, issuance of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders, required submittals, delivery tracking and subcontractor and vendor management.
• Reports, Production Reports, and Cost & Revenue Projections.
• Monitor construction progress and work collaboratively with the superintendent to resolve any operational issues.
• Collaborate and communicate with preconstruction team, owner, architects, engineers and trade partners, develop and maintain relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Conduct or represent the company in all project related meetings and provide all required reports and documentation to ensure all partners are informed of project status and potential issues.
• Coordinate and communicate with other DOC departments as required; to include BIM, Scheduling, MEP, and Estimating.
• Participate in company’s continuous improvement program.
• Lead the establishment and implementation of project specific safety goals and ensure compliance of DOC and subcontractor staff with project safety requirements.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Position Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of all major construction methods and procedures.
• Management experience; including financial, and negotiation skills.
• Strong listening and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict diplomatically.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do”
• Exhibit strong leadership and motivation skills.

Education & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
• Four-year degree in construction related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Min 5 years’ experience in a similar construction project management role (Water/Wastewater experience) or related functions plus the willingness to learn and continuously improve processes are require
• Experience in supervisory role with a demonstrated history of decision-making/problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), accounting cost management software, and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• OSHA 30 Certification is required, LEED Certification, Lean Certification, CPR/First Aid Training is a plus.

Working Conditions

The working conditions of this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside, traverse a construction site, utilizing stairs, ladders, etc and utilize personal protective equipment.

Other Requirements

Employees are expected to adhere to the equal employment opportunity policies and practices of Daniel O’Connell’s Sons in order to ensure that all employees are treated equally and that no distinctions are made in rates of pay, opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfer because of an employee’s age, color, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or national origin. Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability (including physical, mental, intellectual and learning disabilities), pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, AIDS/HIV, sickle cell trait, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, military status, marital status, or any other classification protected under state or federal law.