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Senior Project Manager Water/Wastewater Construction

Location: Boulder, CO Salary: $140,000$220,000 Our client is an established water and wastewater construction contractor specializing in general contracting and self-performed subcontracting for complex treatment plant and infrastructure projects. The company has a strong presence throughout California, a growing Colorado operation and a travelling federal team delivering projects across the United States. They are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a challenging water/wastewater construction project in the Lafayette/Boulder area.

Must Haves

• Senior-level project management experience on water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience independently managing projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of treatment plants, pump stations, process piping, equipment, civil, structural, electrical and instrumentation scopes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Experience leading complex projects with self-performed work and multiple trade partners.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support a developing project team.
• Ability to work in the Lafayette/Boulder area and travel throughout Colorado as required.

Nice to Haves

• Experience on large or technically complex treatment plant projects.
• Background with a general contractor or specialty contractor that self-performs construction.
• Municipal, state or federal project experience.
• Experience with design-build, progressive design-build or CMAR delivery.
• Experience working in active treatment facilities involving shutdowns and tie-ins.
• Construction Management, Engineering or related degree.
• PMP, PE, DBIA, CCM or similar designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of a complex water/wastewater construction project in the Lafayette/Boulder area from mobilization through final completion.
• Establish clear project objectives, execution plans, communication protocols and accountability across the project team.
• Manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, cash flow, commitments and overall financial performance.
• Develop, maintain and communicate detailed project schedules in coordination with field leadership, subcontractors, suppliers and the client.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, process equipment, piping systems, electrical components and long-lead materials.
• Review and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims, contracts, meeting minutes and project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to ensure construction activities are properly planned, sequenced and resourced.
• Build productive relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure project work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear reporting on safety, schedule, cost, procurement, quality, risks and upcoming milestones.
• Identify emerging project risks and implement practical mitigation strategies before they affect cost, schedule or operations.
• Negotiate subcontractor changes, owner change orders and other commercial matters while protecting the company's contractual position.
• Support commissioning, startup, operator training, punch-list completion and final project turnover.
• Mentor and develop junior project team members while helping establish strong processes and accountability within the Colorado operation.
• Collaborate with company leadership and teams in California and across the national federal project group to share resources, technical knowledge and best practices.