Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Underground Water Well & Pipe Construction

Location: California (Travel may be required)

Reports to: General Manager / Executive Leadership

Industry: Water Infrastructure Underground Utilities Construction

About the Role:

A growing and mission-driven infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in underground water well and pipe systems. This individual will play a pivotal role in overseeing project operations, driving business growth, and executing strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of field construction knowledge, financial acumen, and leadership skills to help position the company as California’s most trusted contractor in the water infrastructure space.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Operational Oversight

Lead day-to-day project execution, including safety, scheduling, logistics, permitting, and resource planning

Supervise field and administrative teams, ensuring quality and compliance across all job sites

Implement EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) processes including L10 meetings, scorecards, and issue tracking

Drive continuous improvement through workflow optimization and process standardization

Financial Management

Manage project P&L, budget forecasting, and profitability goals

Collaborate with finance on accurate job costing, billing, and margin analysis

Support pricing strategies, cost control measures, and EBITDA achievement

Sales & Business Development

Partner with leadership to drive regional sales efforts and account growth

Leverage CRM tools to track pipeline, strengthen client relationships, and increase market share

Develop compelling proposals and presentations for municipal, industrial, and agricultural customers

Strategic Growth & Initiatives

Contribute to acquisition screening, integration planning, and new branch launches

Identify new market opportunities and partnerships with vendors and subcontractors

Support regional expansion strategies and cross-branch collaboration

Leadership & Team Development

Directly manage project teams, field crews, and office staff

Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate personnel with an emphasis on development and retention

Foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture of accountability and teamwork

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as liaison between branch operations and corporate departments (HR, IT, Safety, Fleet, Finance)

Represent the company at community and industry events as needed

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, specifically within water well drilling, underground piping, or water infrastructure industries

Strong track record of managing technical field teams in a safety-critical environment

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or equivalent experience

Proven ability to manage project financials, forecasting, and key performance indicators

Proficient in Microsoft Office and operational software systems (CRM, ERP, scheduling tools)

Excellent communicator and problem-solver with strong decision-making capabilities

Servant-leader mindset with a passion for mentoring and team development

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience with EOS tools and methodologies

Experience scaling operations or overseeing multi-location construction projects

Familiarity with California’s municipal, agricultural, and industrial client base

Prior involvement in M&A integration, regional expansion, or start-up branch operations

Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, company vehicle, benefits package, and long-term career advancement potential within a high-growth organization.