Project Manager (Water Treatment/Sewer Improvement)

Title: Remote Construction Project Manager – Sewer Improvement

Level: Mid-Senior
Experience: 5–10+ years of U.S. construction project management experience
Compensation: USD $1,500–$2,500/month
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days/week
Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)
Work Setup: Remote, dedicated to one client
Engagement: Month-to-month

About the Company

The client is a Florida-based commercial contractor and construction management firm with 36 years of industry experience. The company specializes in public sector construction projects for cities, counties, states, and government agencies.

The team operates with a lean and collaborative structure, with onsite staff handling field operations and remote team members providing critical project management and operational support.

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Remote Construction Project Manager to support a Sewer Improvement / Water Treatment Plant construction project and broader public sector construction operations.

This role is ideal for a seasoned construction professional who understands the U.S. market, has experience managing government or public works projects, and can provide the same level of organization, communication, and oversight expected from an onsite Project Manager.

You’ll work closely with onsite staff, coordinate project workflows, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure projects stay organized and moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project workflows for public sector construction projects, particularly sewer improvement and water treatment projects.

• Coordinate closely with onsite project and field staff through scheduled meetings and ongoing communication.

• Monitor project progress, deliverables, timelines, requirements, and outstanding items.

• Communicate with cities, counties, states, and government agencies regarding project status, requirements, and coordination.

• Review and organize project documentation, schedules, and other project management information.

• Use the company's software, systems, and tools to provide comprehensive remote project management support.

• Coordinate calendars, meetings, follow-ups, and project action items.

• Identify potential issues or delays and proactively communicate them to the appropriate team members.

• Maintain clear communication between remote operations and onsite teams.

• Provide the level of oversight, organization, and accountability expected from an experienced onsite Project Manager.

• Support the team with additional project management and construction operations needs as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of construction project management experience.

• Proven experience managing U.S.-based construction projects.

• Experience with public sector, government, or public works construction projects.

• Prior experience with sewer improvement, water treatment, wastewater, or similar infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of U.S. construction project workflows and documentation.

• Fully fluent in English, both written and verbal.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable coordinating with onsite teams and external stakeholders remotely.

• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to project management.

• Able to work full-time on Eastern Time.

• Reliable internet connection and a professional remote-work setup.

Tools & Systems

• Construction project management software

• Scheduling and calendar management tools

• Document management systems

• Communication and collaboration platforms

• Other client-specific construction and project management systems

Experience with the client's specific systems is not required, but candidates must be comfortable learning and working across multiple platforms.

What Makes You Stand Out

You’ll stand out if you have:

• Successfully managed complex public sector construction projects.

• Direct experience with sewer improvement, wastewater, water treatment, or related infrastructure projects.

• Experience working with government agencies, municipalities, counties, or state entities.

• Strong understanding of public sector construction requirements and government procurement.

• Experience managing projects both onsite and remotely.

• A proven ability to keep projects organized and moving without constant supervision.

• Strong communication skills when coordinating between field teams, clients, contractors, and government stakeholders.

Non-Negotiables

• 5–10+ years of U.S. construction project management experience.

• Proven U.S. construction project experience.

• Experience with public sector/government projects.

• Strong preference for sewer improvement, water treatment, wastewater, or similar infrastructure experience.

• Fluent English communication.

• Full-time availability, 5 days/week.

• Ability to work on Eastern Time.

• Dedicated remote capacity with reliable internet.

• Comfortable participating in scheduled meetings with onsite teams.

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