Construction Project Manager

Project Manager – Utilities & Wastewater Infrastructure

Location:

Miami, Florida

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Utilities, Heavy Civil & Wastewater Construction/Specialty Contractor

About Us

We are a leading utilities and wastewater infrastructure contractor delivering high-impact solutions across Florida. Our work spans utility installation and rehabilitation, civil infrastructure, roadway support, trenchless rehabilitation, and wastewater maintenance projects. We partner with municipalities, developers, and private sector clients to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

with a strong background in utility and wastewater infrastructure construction. The ideal candidate will lead project delivery from pre-construction through final closeout, driving performance across field operations, financial management, client service, contract administration, and change management. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise will directly influence project success, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Leadership

- Lead end-to-end project management scheduling to client billing. Coordinate daily project operations, including schedule management, quality control, safety compliance, client deliverables, and billing.

- Manage operational execution through collaborative leadership of Field Superintendents and Supervisors

- Oversee subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project progression.

- Review and interpret construction drawings, maps, specifications, and contract documents; manage scope alignment with deliverables.

Financial & Budget Management

- Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with actual costs and forecasts.

- Accountable for

actual vs. budget cost tracking

, identify variances, and implement corrective actions when needed.

- Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to support accurate cost proposals and pre-bid budgeting.

- Manage labor, materials, equipment costs, and change management to protect project profitability.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships through proactive communication and performance transparency.

- Lead project meetings with clients, consultants, engineers, and regulatory stakeholders.

- Communicate project status, risks, mitigations, and financial performance to internal and external stakeholders.

Contract & Change Order Control

- Administer project contracts, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, and deliverables.

- Identify, document, and manage change orders and contract modifications; negotiate scopes and pricing with clients as needed.

- Support formal claim documentation and resolution processes.

Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and project logs

- Prepare executive-level reporting on schedule, cost, quality, risk, and safety performance with support from accounting/analytics team.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree

in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

in utilities, wastewater, or heavy civil construction (municipal or contractor environment).

- Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and commercial performance.

- Strong background in estimating support, contract administration, and documentation control.

- Demonstrated success in

client relationship management

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with Heavy Job, scheduling software, and ERP systems a plus.

- Ability to travel to job sites and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.

Why Join Us

- Lead challenging and impactful utility and wastewater infrastructure maintenance projects.

- Grow your career within a company that values client satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial performance.

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.