Senior Project Manager — Providence, RI at Kimmel &

About the Company

We are a highly respected General Contractor and Construction Management firm with a long-standing legacy. In recent years, we have undergone a significant transformation, earning multiple industry recognitions—including "Best Place to Work"—for our strong culture, leadership development, and commitment to employee growth.

With a solid financial foundation and a forward-looking strategic plan, we are actively expanding our footprint in environmental construction, particularly in water and wastewater infrastructure. Our organization is known for delivering complex, high-quality projects across both public and private sectors.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and water infrastructure projects. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the full lifecycle of projects—from preconstruction through closeout—on large-scale municipal and industrial builds.

Reporting directly to senior leadership (Director/VP level), you will oversee project planning, execution, financial performance, and client relationships, ensuring successful delivery in technically demanding environments. Your work will encompass treatment facilities, pump stations, tanks, and associated infrastructure systems.

This position is primarily based out of Hartford, CT, featuring a hybrid work structure with periodic travel (typically once per week) to job sites across Connecticut and western/southern Massachusetts.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience with water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Our interview process includes an initial screening, a technical deep-dive with the project leadership team, and a final cultural fit discussion with senior management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

South Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

Providence, Rhode Island

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead full lifecycle management of complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects
check_circleOversee project planning, execution, and closeout for large-scale municipal and industrial builds
check_circleDirect project scheduling, change management, and regulatory compliance for public-sector contracts
check_circleCoordinate client relationships and ensure successful delivery in technically demanding environments
check_circleManage financial performance, including P&L responsibility, cost control, and forecasting
check_circleSupervise technical disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural construction systems

Requirements

verifiedExtensive experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects
verifiedProven success leading large, complex municipal or industrial construction projects with full P&L responsibility
verifiedStrong technical knowledge across mechanical, process equipment, electrical, civil, and structural construction
verifiedDeep understanding of project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and change management
verifiedExperience with public-sector contracts (AIA, EJCDC) and regulatory compliance
verifiedProficiency in Procore, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and Microsoft 365 (especially Excel)
verifiedBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
verifiedEnglish required; Spanish is a plus

Nice to Have

Spanish language proficiency

Benefits & Perks

check_circleComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurance coveragecheck_circle401(k) with employer matchingcheck_circleGenerous paid time offFlexible/hybrid work environment based on experience

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Excel, Spanish.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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A Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Facilities at Kimmel & Associates is responsible for the following: Lead full lifecycle management of complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects; Oversee project planning, execution, and closeout for large-scale municipal and industrial builds; Direct project scheduling, change management, and regulatory compliance for public-sector contracts; and Coordinate client relationships and ensure successful delivery in technically demanding environments.

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Kimmel & Associates is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Extensive experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects; Proven success leading large, complex municipal or industrial construction projects with full P&L responsibility; Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, process equipment, electrical, civil, and structural construction; Deep understanding of project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and change management; Experience with public-sector contracts (AIA, EJCDC) and regulatory compliance; and Proficiency in Procore, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and Microsoft 365 (especially Excel).

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Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Facilities at Kimmel & Associates is based in South Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States. This is a hybrid role.

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Kimmel & Associates has listed this Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Facilities role as hybrid.

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Key skills for Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Facilities at Kimmel & Associates include Procore; Primavera P6; Microsoft Project; Microsoft 365; Excel; and Spanish.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Facilities