Wastewater Project Manager

Job ID: 33505Location: Phoenix, AZType: Full TimePosted: 2025-08-21Company: Blue Signal SearchWastewater Project Manager Location: On-Site in Phoenix, AZ Ignite Your Impact Help shape Arizona’s critical water infrastructure. Our client, a well-established, fast-growing civil contractor with a 20-year record of delivering municipal treatment-plant upgrades, has recently secured more than $45 million in new awards. They are adding an experienced Wastewater Project Manager to lead a $13 million rehabilitation and expansion of an active wastewater treatment facility while driving future projects across the region. Expect a nimble, “get-it-done” culture, open-door leadership, and the autonomy to run jobs the right way. What You’ll Do • Own the full project lifecycle – from preconstruction planning through commissioning and close-out – for complex water and wastewater treatment-plant work.

• Coordinate self-perform crews and specialty subcontractors, sequencing heavily phased work inside operating facilities.
• Prepare, track, and update CPM schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, ensuring milestones, crew loading, and procurement stay on course.
• Manage cost controls, forecasting, and monthly owner billings; identify value-engineering opportunities and share realized savings with the team.
• Serve as primary liaison with owners, engineers, and regulatory agencies, translating technical issues into clear action plans.
• Champion job-site safety and quality, conduct regular audits, and foster a zero-incident culture.
• Mentor a lean project team – including a Project Engineer and Superintendent – while collaborating closely with executive leadership. What Sets You Up for Success • 5 + years of project-management experience on water or wastewater treatment-plant construction, with hands-on involvement in self-perform piping, concrete, and mechanical scopes.
• Proven record executing projects in active plants, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining process flow.
• Working knowledge of Procore (or similar), Primavera P6/MS Project, and the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication skills to interface with municipal owners and consulting engineers.
• Ability to travel 1–2 days per week to the job site (90 minutes from Phoenix) as the project demands. Compensation & Perks • Competitive base salary plus a discretionary bonus tied to project savings.
• Company-provided SUV, fuel card, and monthly phone stipend.
• 100 % employer-paid medical coverage for employees, plus dental and vision options.
• 401(k) with 50 % match up to 6 % of salary (eligibility at six months).
• Two weeks PTO to start, increasing with tenure, and paid holidays.
• Career-long training, direct access to executive leadership, and clear advancement paths. Why You’ll Love It Here You will join a tight-knit team where initiative is rewarded, red tape is minimal, and your ideas reach decision-makers quickly. Employees praise the company’s retention, transparent leadership, and commitment to promoting from within. Recent contract wins ensure a robust project pipeline long after this flagship build wraps up. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS