Project Manager — Water / Wastewater Construction

Job overview

The Project Manager — Water / Wastewater Construction role is onsite in Deerwood, MN. Compensation is $75,000–$120,000 per year, based on experience and location. Rice Lake, a WRG company, delivers highway heavy, industrial, and commercial construction projects. The senior project manager leads projects from estimating handoff through closeout, overseeing delivery, financial performance, teams, and client coordination. The role helps ensure projects meet requirements and are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

What you'll do

• Lead projects from estimating handoff through closeout
• oversee project teams, superintendents, and site labor
• develop schedules and preconstruction plans
• secure permits and licenses
• manage owner and engineer meetings
• own project budgets, margin, cash flow, forecasts, invoicing, and profitability
• manage contracts, procurement, subcontractors, and change orders
• champion safety, quality, and risk management
• coach and develop project teams
• support client relations and business development
• lead punch-list and project closeout.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project manager

water resources group

deerwood mn

construction

$75k–$120k per year

highway heavy construction

industrial projects

commercial construction

project financial management

osha 30

5+ years experience

frequent day trips

overnight travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• FSA
• company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• telehealth
• 401(k)
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of project management experience at PM III level or equivalent, OSHA 30 training, and experience leading project managers, superintendents, and field teams. Frequent day trips and light to moderate overnight travel are stated.

About the employer

Water Resources Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.