WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.
We are currently seeking a Project Manager – Wastewater Treatment Lead to support our growing construction management team in West Lafayette, IN. This role may be filled by an experienced Project Manager or a highly skilled Project Superintendent with deep wastewater expertise. The position requires a strong background in wastewater treatment facility installation, QA/QC, commissioning, and operations. Experience with Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Process Cooling Water (PCW) systems is also highly beneficial.
This role supports a large-scale industrial construction program and plays a critical part in delivering high-purity utility infrastructure and process systems on schedule and to the highest quality standards. The Wastewater Treatment Lead is a discipline-specific leader embedded within the project execution team. This individual is responsible for overseeing all technical and construction aspects of the wastewater and waters scope, coordinating closely with design teams, contractors, QA/QC personnel, and owner representatives. The Wastewater Treatment Lead works hand-in-hand with other discipline leads and project managers to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality installation of critical process systems.
Local candidates highly preferred. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the discipline lead for Wastewater, UPW, and PCW systems, providing technical oversight during installation, commissioning, and startup.
Validate scope, installation methods, and system conformance to approved designs and specifications in partnership with construction contractors and internal teams.
Lead coordination for design reviews, field clarifications, submittal approvals, and RFI resolution related to wastewater and process water infrastructure.
Perform regular site walkdowns, field verification of installation practices, and review of contractor redlines and deviations.
Support and uphold quality assurance processes by working closely with QA/QC personnel to implement project inspection plans.
Interface with design professionals, client technical teams, and construction coordinators to resolve field-level issues quickly and effectively.
Participate in punch listing, system turnover, commissioning, and startup activities to ensure a complete and compliant handover.
Maintain discipline-specific documentation within Autodesk Construction Cloud or the project management platform, including issue logs, test records, and progress tracking.
Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff, sharing field experience and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
5–10+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or operations roles focused on wastewater treatment systems, high-purity or process water systems (UPW/PCW), or similar industrial utility systems.
Strong field presence with the ability to navigate active construction sites and engage effectively with craft labor and trade partners.
Proven success in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments. Semiconductor or high-tech facility experience preferred.
Proficiency interpreting construction drawings, P&IDs, system schematics, redlines, and technical submittals.
Ability to interpret specifications and enforce compliance with design and installation standards.
Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam; familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar platforms is a plus.
Experience supporting or managing commissioning, startup, and turnover processes strongly preferred.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent field experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time position with World Wide Professional Solutions offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting 1st of the month following your start date:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and paid time off
This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the FIRST DAY of employment.
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