Senior Project Manager – Water Infrastructure Projects (Atlanta, GA)
Full-Time | Greater Atlanta Area | Up to $195,000/year + Benefits
Orchestrato is hiring on behalf of a top-tier heavy civil contractor seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead water and utility construction projects in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
This is a long-term opportunity in a high-demand region with a backlog of public works and treatment plant upgrades across Georgia and the Southeast.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Up to $195,000 annually (based on experience). Paid bi-weekly
- Vehicle allowance: + gas card OR company truck + gas card
- Paid Time Off: 15+ days PTO, plus 8 paid company holidays
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
- Mental health & wellness support via Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental leave and maternity benefits
- Transit & commuter support programs
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life and accidental death insurance at no cost to employees
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Project Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage large-scale water, wastewater, or utility projects
- Coordinate preconstruction efforts, scheduling, and resource planning
- Oversee procurement, submittals, RFI processes, and change management
- Track project performance, financials, and client communications
- Build and mentor project teams—from engineers to field staff
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Drive operational efficiency, from mobilization to project closeout
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of project management experience in heavy civil or water infrastructure
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Proven ability to manage large budgets, schedules, and team performance
- Strong communication and client-facing leadership skills
- Experience with public utility, wastewater treatment, or stormwater infrastructure projects is a plus
- Willingness to relocate or travel within the Southeast region (relocation assistance may be available)
Why Atlanta?
Atlanta and the broader Southeast region are seeing robust investment in infrastructure modernization, including water treatment upgrades, utility resilience, and sustainable stormwater solutions.
With funding flowing from IIJA and ARPA, contractors are expanding their project portfolios—making this the ideal time to step into a high-impact leadership role.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of project management experience in heavy civil or water infrastructure
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Proven ability to manage large budgets, schedules, and team performance