Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Construction

Trueline is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction to join their team in the greater Utah area within a respected heavy civil contractor specializing in complex municipal infrastructure and water resource projects. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced construction professional who thrives on delivering large-scale treatment plant and infrastructure projects while mentoring project teams and driving operational excellence.

What You'll Do as the Senior Project Manager:

• Lead complex water and wastewater treatment facility construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Oversee project planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and reporting activities
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost controls, change orders, billing, and risk management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders
• Lead project meetings and provide executive-level updates on project status and performance
• Collaborate with field leadership to proactively address construction challenges and maintain project momentum
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and best practices across project teams
• Support long-term operational success through process improvements and lessons learned initiatives

Must-Haves as the Senior Project Manager:

• 10+ years of water and/or wastewater treatment plant construction experience
• 10+ years of project management experience within heavy civil construction
• Proven experience managing projects ranging from approximately $10 million to $200 million+
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, procurement, scheduling, cost controls, change orders, and progress billing
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Ability to build strong relationships with owners, engineers, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Project Manager:

• Wastewater treatment plant construction expertise
• Water treatment facility construction experience
• Structural concrete construction experience
• Tank construction experience
• Excavation and site development experience
• River or stream diversion project experience
• Infrastructure rehabilitation project experience
• Experience with bridges, dams, and municipal roadway projects
• Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Phoenix, ComputerEase, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Google Workspace
• OSHA 10 certification
• First Aid/AED certification
• Confined Space training
• Fall Protection training

This Role Offers:

• Base salary of $120,000-$200,000+, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Annual performance bonus opportunity typically ranging from 20%-25% of base salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• Company truck or monthly vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and insurance benefits
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Referral program
• Company phone or phone stipend
• Long-term career growth with a well-established industry leader

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.