PROJECT MANAGER – WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS

Location

**Phoenix AZ **

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
Travel throughout Arizona required
Company pool vehicle provided for project-related travel
Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

Compensation

Base Salary: $111,000 – $139,000
Annual Bonus: 10%

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays
Additional Company Fridays Off
24+ Paid Days Off before PTO accrual
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Hybrid work environment
Career advancement opportunities within a growing utility organization

About the Opportunity

An established Arizona utility is seeking experienced Project Managers to oversee critical water and wastewater capital improvement projects throughout the state. This is an owner's representative role responsible for managing projects from planning and design through construction and final closeout. You'll work closely with engineering consultants, contractors, operations, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to deliver infrastructure that serves thousands of customers across Arizona.

Two openings are available due to internal promotion and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple water and wastewater capital improvement projects simultaneously.
Lead projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Manage engineering consultants and review engineering designs for constructability and project objectives.
Coordinate permitting activities with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions.
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
Maintain project schedules and monitor milestones using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Support construction activities, field coordination, and contractor oversight.
Review contractor invoices, change orders, and project documentation.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution.
Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Provide regular project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

Projects Include

Water Treatment Plants
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement
Pump Stations
Water Distribution Systems
Wastewater Collection Systems
Utility Infrastructure Improvements
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects

Required Qualifications

5+ years of project management experience within the utility industry.
Experience managing water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
Proven success delivering capital projects from initiation through construction and closeout.
Experience managing project budgets ranging from $1M to $5M+.
Strong understanding of permitting processes for utility, municipal, environmental, or construction projects.
Experience coordinating construction activities and managing contractors in the field.
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial management skills.
Experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Consulting engineering experience supporting utility infrastructure projects
Experience working with municipal utilities or regulated utility providers

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects at consulting engineering firms, municipal utilities, or regulated utility providers are highly encouraged to apply. Experience with treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, distribution systems, collection systems, and capital improvement programs is strongly preferred.