Project Manager – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: Full-time, on-site (5 days/week)

Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 (Contract-to-Hire)

Experience Level: 5+ years in construction project management, with strong water/sewer project experience.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager to take ownership of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects ranging from $3M to $10M+. You’ll lead project delivery from planning through closeout, working closely with leadership and a dedicated project team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple moving parts, and brings deep expertise in water/sewer construction.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full project lifecycle for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project documentation
• Lead a project team that may include a Project Engineer and Office Engineer
• Collaborate with a Project Manager for guidance and escalation
• Utilize HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid and advanced Excel skills to track performance
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Drive profitability and operational excellence across assigned projects
• Influence team composition and staffing as projects evolve

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience
• Strong experience in water/sewer or water/wastewater infrastructure (non-negotiable)
• Proven ability to independently manage projects of $3M+, ideally up to $5M–$10M
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid
• Experience managing subcontractors and field coordination
• Ability to balance office-based planning with occasional field oversight
• Civil construction experience is acceptable, but candidates must have substantial water/wastewater exposure
• Not a fit: candidates coming directly from inspection roles without PM experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Subcontractor management expertise
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Strong spreadsheet and cost-tracking capabilities

What’s Provided

• Company vehicle (local use permitted)
• Company phone, laptop, and iPad
• Company credit card
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual performance-based bonus (historically paid out consistently)

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers the chance to step into meaningful, high-impact infrastructure work that keeps communities running. If you’re a Project Manager—or a strong APM ready for the next step—with a passion for water/wastewater projects, this is a place where you can lead, grow, and make a visible difference.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lanham, MD.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lanham,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

About Actalent

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.