Project Manager Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Water Utilities

Hybrid - Detroit, MI

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Life Cycle Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater treatment capital improvement programs (CIP). This role is responsible for managing infrastructure projects through the full lifecycle—from initial planning and design through construction, commissioning, and close-out.

The Project Manager will ensure successful delivery of critical utility projects that support safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water and wastewater treatment systems serving large regional populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle including scope, schedule, budget, execution, and close-out for major water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• Oversee Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project delivery in coordination with program controls, engineering, operations, and construction teams
• Develop and maintain baseline forecasts for cost and schedule performance, including updates through project completion
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement, and construction management teams
• Ensure alignment with established program management standards for design, construction, project controls, quality assurance, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Manage change control processes, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule impacts are properly evaluated and approved
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including technical, financial, and schedule-related risks
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and safety requirements
• Support procurement activities and coordinate vendor and contractor engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Track and manage project cash flow, expenditures, and forecasting against approved budgets
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports, dashboards, and performance updates for leadership, stakeholders, and governing boards
• Facilitate project meetings, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication across technical and operational groups
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation, final reporting, and lessons learned
• Mentor and support junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 4+ years of project management experience in infrastructure, construction, or utility-related projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk on complex capital projects
• Strong understanding of project controls, construction management, and lifecycle project delivery
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams including operations, engineering, and contractors
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of project management experience in water, wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Experience working within public utility, municipal, or regional water/wastewater systems
• Professional Engineering background in civil, environmental, mechanical, chemical, or sanitary engineering
• Familiarity with Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and large-scale infrastructure portfolio management
• Experience with regulatory compliance, permitting, and public infrastructure governance

Key Competencies

• Capital project delivery in water/wastewater treatment environments
• Strong financial, schedule, and risk management discipline
• Construction oversight and contractor coordination
• Stakeholder communication across technical and operational teams
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent infrastructure projects

Work Environment

This role operates within a dynamic utility infrastructure environment , supporting critical water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities and systems . The position may require occasional site visits to treatment plants, pump stations, and construction sites, with exposure to active construction and operational utility environments.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.