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Sr. Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Construction

jacksonville, FL 32245

Posted: 01/23/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 54181

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater
Overview
As a Senior Project Manager in our Water/Wastewater division, you will lead large, complex projects and oversee multiple project teams in a fast-growing, design-build organization consistently recognized as an industry leader. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with strong communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage large, complex Water/Wastewater projects and oversee the work of one or more Project Managers

  • Partner with Project Directors on RFP responses, including conceptual estimating, scheduling, and proposal development

  • Develop detailed project estimates, cost codes, and cost control systems

  • Collaborate with Directors of Construction and core teams to establish project staffing, including superintendents and self-perform craft labor; maintain submittal control

  • Prepare, negotiate, and secure owner approval of contract change orders

  • Manage subcontractor and vendor payments; lead project close-out and warranty activities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

  • 10+ years of experience in industrial Water/Wastewater facility construction, design, or project management (preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of Water/Wastewater design-build delivery

  • Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and client relationship skills

  • Self-motivated, energetic, and able to manage time and priorities independently

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Willingness to travel 50%+

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

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