Lead Construction Project Manager

Wade Trim

. Join the construction team and provide leadership for Southern Region operations .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership and technical expertise in managing water and wastewater facilities, with a strong focus on financial performance, client satisfaction, and team collaboration. Proven ability to mentor project managers and drive strategic growth initiatives within the construction sector.

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Water And Wastewater Facilities ManagementEngineering ManagementProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseTeam-Building SkillsTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringFinancial Performance ManagementProject ManagementContract ReviewProposal PreparationTechnical Data InterpretationClient Profitability ManagementUtilization ManagementRFP ReviewProject Team Creation

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationMotivationOrganization

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

ConstructionWater UtilitiesWastewater UtilitiesClient SatisfactionMarket Segment Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the construction team and provide leadership for Southern Region operations
Collaborate with construction leaders across other regions
Deliver leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration to support strategic growth and project success
Be responsible for financial performance of a division or practice area
Track monthly workload and coordinate staffing needs
Recommend staff changes as needed
Mentor project managers
Take on project manager assignments
Review and approve contracts
Be accountable for project teams and Project Manager/Client Manager performance
Coordinate division activities with the Market Segment Lead
Manage pricing and client profitability
Assist Project Managers with accounts receivable and invoicing
Approve training, seminars, and memberships within the annual budget
Manage utilization and projects in trouble
Approve timesheets
Maintain a consistent technical project approach across the market segment
Manage client satisfaction and division sales
Review proposal scope, pricing, and content
Support major pursuits, sales efforts, proposal preparation, presentations, and budgets
Develop new client contacts
Review RFPs and assign them to appropriate Project Managers
Create effective project teams
Lead division growth initiatives
Identify and recommend training, seminars, and conferences
Support development of Business Plan goals
Maintain a safe working environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of experience in water and wastewater facilities/utilities
10+ years of related Engineering experience
10+ years of related Engineering Management experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Strong people and team-building skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience networking within consultant and client communities
Highly motivated and organized
Ability to interpret technical data
Ability to perform technical writing
Strong leadership and technical expertise
Ability to foster collaboration across regional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Education reimbursement
401(k)
Performance bonuses
Employee stock program
Young Professionals Group
Women at Wade Trim
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program
Professional Development program
Leadership Development program
Mentor Program
Sustainability Program
Wellness Program
100% employee ownership
Mentoring and skill-building opportunities
Opportunities to participate in strategic planning