Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects with a primary focus on underground piping systems and wastewater treatment facilities. This role oversees all phases of construction—from preconstruction planning through project closeout—ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on field experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of civil and water/wastewater construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute construction projects focused on underground piping systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Oversee all phases of construction from preconstruction planning through project closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Manage civil, utility, or water/wastewater construction projects from start to finish.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.

Essential Skills

• 3–4 years of construction project management experience with a strong emphasis on Pump Stations and wastewater treatment plant projects for Assistant Project Manager.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience with a strong emphasis on Large Diameter Underground Pipe and Pump Stations for Project Manager.
• 10-15 years of construction project management experience with a strong emphasis on underground Pipe/Utility, Pump Stations, and wastewater treatment plant projects for Sr Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities (water, sewer, storm), treatment plant structures, and mechanical/process systems.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling, budgeting, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or similar).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working on municipal or industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
• OSHA 30, PMP, or similar certifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

The position is based in Knoxville, with periodic trips to project sites. The option to work remotely from the Richmond, VA area is also available. This opportunity is with a family-owned business that has been a respected leader in the construction industry since 1989. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget, working with municipal, state, federal, and private clients across multiple industries, including water/wastewater, mining, transportation, and more.

This is a Permanent position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Full Benefits, Company Truck, Paid Travel

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.