Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

This is a full-time, on-site Senior Project Manager role located in Racine, WI. Launching a multi-year water infrastructure improvement program, is overseeing the program aimed at modernizing aging assets, enhancing service reliability, and ensuring long-term regulatory compliance.

This initiative includes lead service line and water main replacements, and coordination with state and federal funding sources.

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of this transformative infrastructure program. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in utility operations or construction management, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to transparency and procedural rigor.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead day-to-day construction management team for large-scale infrastructure projects from mobilization to handover.
• Develop, implement, and manage construction execution plans, schedules, and methods.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, procurement, and permitting teams to ensure design intent is met.

Contract & Vendor Management

• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and consultants; ensure adherence to contract requirements.
• Lead meetings, progress reviews, and contractor evaluations.
• Review and negotiate change orders, claims, and contract variations.
• Approve and validate project invoices, payment applications, and cost adjustments.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, drawings, codes, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and enforce high safety performance and environmental stewardship.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and quality control reviews.
• Manage commissioning, testing, and turnover documentation.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Manage construction budgets, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Track KPIs, schedule performance, and productivity metrics.
• Report progress to senior leadership and stakeholders with accurate status updates.

Stakeholder & Community Coordination

• Interface with government agencies, utility providers, and regulatory bodies.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and community partners.
• Resolve issues that impact construction activities or public operations.