Project Manager/Estimator-Water & Wastewater Treatment Systems

Project Manager / Estimator Water & Wastewater Systems

Our client is an established civil construction organization specializing in complex infrastructure projects and public works. The company delivers critical infrastructure that supports communities and municipalities, with a strong focus on quality, safety, technical expertise, and dependable project execution.

As the Civil Division continues to grow its presence in the water and wastewater infrastructure market, the organization is seeking an experienced construction professional who can contribute across both preconstruction and project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a water/wastewater professional who wants to play a key role in winning and successfully delivering technically complex infrastructure projects.

We are seeking a Project Manager / Estimator Water & Wastewater Systems to lead the estimating, planning, and execution of projects involving water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

This role combines civil construction project management with technical estimating and requires a strong understanding of environmental infrastructure, public utility systems, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, tanks, clarifiers, filtration systems, and chemical feed facilities.

The Project Manager / Estimator will work closely with owners, municipalities, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal field teams to develop competitive estimates and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Manage projects involving treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, tanks, clarifiers, filtration systems, and chemical feed facilities.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation scopes to ensure seamless project execution.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, and cost controls.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and oversee quality, safety, schedule, and production.
• Collaborate with engineers, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts to cost and schedule.

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Analyze plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements to develop accurate project estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, piping, concrete, process equipment, electrical, controls, and instrumentation.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Prepare competitive and comprehensive bid proposals.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop and maintain current unit pricing for water and wastewater construction components.
• Support business development and project pursuit efforts as needed.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure project execution complies with applicable environmental, public health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with requirements established by agencies such as the EPA, OSHA, SWRCB, and municipal authorities.
• Understand and implement project-specific requirements related to NPDES permits, confined-space entry, trench safety, process containment, and related compliance requirements.
• Support implementation of SWPPP and QA/QC requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, municipalities, utilities, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Represent the company during preconstruction meetings, OAC meetings, site meetings, and commissioning activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate field changes and coordinate solutions that minimize impacts to scope, schedule, and budget.

Project Documentation & Financial Controls

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, schedules, and progress photos.
• Prepare change orders, pay applications, and as-built documentation.
• Monitor project costs, production, and performance metrics.
• Track financial and operational data through project closeout.
• Participate in post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing and/or estimating water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, or related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of treatment processes, piping systems, concrete structures, process equipment, and heavy equipment planning.
• Experience with public works bidding procedures and compliance documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, grading plans, utility plans, specifications, and related project documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS, HeavyBid, or similar platforms.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project or comparable software.
• Experience with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models.
• Familiarity with SWPPP requirements, confined-space entry programs, and QA/QC procedures for water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Experience with DOT, municipal, public works, or other infrastructure contracts.
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain one, is a plus.
• Experience coordinating civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation scopes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Collaborative environment with experienced construction and engineering professionals