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Eq Talent Solutions

Senior Project Manager – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)

Eq Talent Solutions, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Senior Project Manager – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Relocation bonus

Vision insurance

Omaha, NE (Relocation Assistance Provided)

Are you a seasoned municipal wastewater construction leader who thrives on delivering complex treatment plant projects that communities depend on every day?

Our client is a respected heavy civil contractor with a strong national footprint in municipal wastewater infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile WWTP projects up to $50M in annual revenue. This is a high-impact role with real autonomy, strong executive visibility, and long-term career runway.

If you have experience managing public-sector wastewater treatment plant construction—from headworks and clarifiers to process piping, structures, and commissioning—this is an opportunity to take ownership of marquee projects in a growing Midwest market.

What You’ll Do

Lead project planning, startup, execution, and closeout for large-scale municipal WWTP projects

Partner closely with Preconstruction and Estimating to develop, refine, and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost reports

Direct subcontractor procurement, including scope development, bid reviews, negotiations, and contract execution

Manage and mentor project teams, including hiring key field staff and specialty subcontractors

Own project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, change management, and P&L responsibility

Serve as the primary point of contact with municipal clients, engineers, and inspectors, ensuring expectations are exceeded

Drive schedule adherence, milestone achievement, and proactive risk mitigation

Oversee change order strategy—identifying change events, pricing work, negotiating approvals, and protecting margin

Ensure strict compliance with safety (HSE), quality, and regulatory requirements common to municipal wastewater projects

Support pre-award efforts by contributing to scope reviews, constructability input, and estimating when needed

Provide clear, executive-level project reporting on progress, risks, and recommended actions

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field

5+ years of project management experience, with a strong preference for municipal wastewater treatment plant construction

Demonstrated experience managing complex WWTP scopes such as:

Process structures and basins

Mechanical and process piping

Pump stations, headworks, and treatment systems

Strong command of project controls, estimating, scheduling, cost forecasting, and contract management

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and interface effectively with public-sector owners

Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software

Results-driven mindset with the confidence to make decisions and lead from the front

Why This Role Stands Out

Major municipal WWTP projects with long durations and meaningful community impact

Relocation assistance provided to Omaha, NE

Strong backlog and stability in the municipal water/wastewater market

Opportunity to grow within a well-established contractor with national reach

Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career advancement

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