Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the Role

The role oversees administration and execution of assigned construction projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner. It may involve managing multiple projects or large‑contract amounts, and requires adherence to quality and integrity standards. The position maintains professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and may participate in business development, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations. Two career steps are defined: Step I handles projects of $51‑$100 million with 10‑15 years of experience, while Step II manages complex or multiple projects totaling $101‑$199 million with a minimum of 15 years of experience. • Transition projects from estimating to field, including contract review meetings. • Complete close‑out requirements, punch lists, and handle warranty callbacks promptly. • Coordinate with Project Superintendent on methods, manpower, equipment, and materials. • Maintain professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. • Ensure project success regarding safety, schedule, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction. • Manage billing, submit payment applications, and collect payments. • Develop CPM schedule with Superintendent, coordinate procurement, and use the Last Planner System. • Participate in estimate preparation and review, focusing on cost control, constructability, and resources. • Support business development through client contact, proposals, presentations, and negotiations. • Prepare monthly progress reports by the 6th, manage costs, and forecast accurate cost projections. • Review purchase orders and subcontracts from estimating department in a timely manner. • Administer prime contract terms, documents, and insurance, providing written notifications as needed. • Review and execute change orders, supplements, and budget adjustments. • Verify insurance coverage before subcontractors commence work onsite. • Apply pre‑construction management expertise to contracts, scheduling, productivity, and cash flow. • Frequently reach, lift, carry, and handle objects; occasionally climb stairs or ladders. • Use telephone, computer, and email to communicate with customers and vendors. • Comply with all safety standards and procedures throughout the shift.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cpm scheduling
• ▸change orders
• ▸close‑out
• ▸billing
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸contract administration

What You Bring

• Hold a four‑year construction degree or equivalent technical training/experience. • Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite. • Wear required personal protective equipment such as steel‑toe shoes, hard hat, and safety glasses. • Perform frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸ppe
• ▸physical stamina

Benefits

At Sundt, employees are part owners, fostering a culture of investment, skill, grit, and purpose. The company emphasizes long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners, offering competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, and programs that support personal and professional growth. Incentive programs, training, and a focus on craftsmanship aim to make Sundt the most skilled builder in America. • Competitive weekly‑paid salary with bonus eligibility based on performance. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) retirement options. • Health coverage starting day one, plus medical, HSA, and wellness credits. • Flexible Time Off, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program. • Mental health, life, and disability insurance, plus workplace wellness programs. • Educational assistance and employee‑owner perks, including charitable Sundt Foundation program.

Work Environment

Field