Project Manager - AZ Water Wastewater Treatment

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater (Treatment)

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ

Salary: $130,000 - $200,000+ DOE

( APM-Senior PM levels considered )

Industry: Water/Wastewater * Treatment Plants * Heavy Civil

A Top 100 ENR contractor with a major presence in Arizona is seeking experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to support a growing portfolio of large-scale water and wastewater treatment projects across the Phoenix and Tucson markets.

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized builder delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects , with industry-leading compensation, benefits, and long-term growth potential .

Position Overview

You will lead the successful delivery of major treatment plant and pump station projects , overseeing all phases from preconstruction through execution and closeout. Projects include water/wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, pump stations, and associated civil/mechanical systems .

Key Responsibilities

Manage full lifecycle of water/wastewater treatment construction projects

Oversee budgets, schedules, forecasting, and contract administration

Lead coordination with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams

Drive performance across safety, quality, and production

Manage procurement, subcontract negotiations, and change orders

Support preconstruction efforts, value engineering, and planning

Mentor project engineers and junior PMs (Senior PM level)

Ensure successful delivery of complex mechanical/process-focused projects

Required Experience

5+ years (PM) / 8-10+ years (Senior PM) in heavy civil or utility construction

Strong background delivering:

Water & wastewater treatment plants

Lift stations & pump stations

WRFs and complex process/mechanical systems

Proven experience managing large, complex infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of construction execution (not design-focused)

Ability to lead teams and manage multiple stakeholders

What's Offered

$130K-$200K+ base salary (DOE & level)

Industry-leading benefits, bonus potential, and stability

Opportunity to work on flagship, multi-million to billion-dollar projects

Clear growth path within a national top-tier contractor

Long-term, high-profile workload across Arizona

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into larger, more complex treatment work with a contractor that can offer real career progression and top-tier compensation .