Amundson Group
Water Project Manager
A self-performing contractor is hiring a Water Project Manager to lead day-to-day operations on significant water infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This is a leadership role where you will own contract administration, scheduling, procurement, and stakeholder coordination while building and developing your project team. If you have 4+ years of general contracting experience and want to step into a management position with real autonomy, this is worth a conversation.
What You Will Run
- Lead all contract administration, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and financial reporting for assigned projects
- Develop and execute project plans that define tasks, timelines, resources, and milestones
- Manage risk, monitor progress against schedule, and prepare monthly status reports for stakeholders
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, and design firms to maintain alignment and resolve issues
- Secure permits and verify subcontractor insurance coverage
- Facilitate project meetings and lead coordination of work activities across trades
- Lead, train, and develop project team members in a collaborative environment
- Manage project closeout, including manuals, warranties, and final payment documentation
- Drive a strong safety culture on the project site
- Support business development through proposals and client presentations
What It Takes
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of construction experience, preferably with a general contractor on large-scale projects
- 2+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams
- Solid understanding of strategic, operational, and financial project management
- Proven ability to manage projects from start to finish successfully
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with owners and trade contractors
- Ability to make timely, effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, and accountable
- Water or wastewater construction experience is preferred
- DBIA and/or LEED accreditation is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
120,000 to 150,000 per year, based on experience.
At a glance
- Location: Georgia
- Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 per year
- Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only
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