Project Manager III - International Operations

Travel the World | Up to $187k Annualized International Pay!

See the World. Lead Critical Infrastructure Projects. Earn BIG.

At CROM | CMT Water Tight Solutions, we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who’s ready to take their career beyond the traditional office and job site.

Imagine leading critical water infrastructure projects across the globe while taking advantage of exceptional international earning opportunities.

If you’re energized by challenging projects, international travel, and hands-on leadership in the field, this is your opportunity to join an industry leader and take your career—and earning potential—to the next level.

Compensation & Earning Potential

• Base Salary: $115,000–$125,000 annually
• International Assignment Premium: 1.5 times your standard hourly rate
• Annualized International Pay Equivalent: $172,500–$187,500
• Bonus Opportunities Available
• Employees assigned to qualifying international projects outside the United States are eligible for compensation at 1.5 times their standard hourly rate while actively working on approved international assignments.

Important Compensation Information: The $172,500–$187,500 figures represent annualized equivalents of the international assignment pay rates, not guaranteed annual compensation. Premium compensation applies only during qualifying international assignments and is subject to company policy, project requirements, assignment duration, and operational needs. Actual annual earnings depend on time spent on qualifying assignments and applicable compensation terms.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Travel the World: International project assignments throughout the year, with approximately 100–150 days of international travel annually.

Exceptional Earning Potential: Earn premium compensation during qualifying international assignments.

Lead High-Profile Projects: Oversee critical water infrastructure rehabilitation, inspection, and coating projects worldwide.

Make an Impact: Play a key role in delivering infrastructure solutions that support communities around the globe.

Take Ownership: Enjoy significant autonomy, leadership responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Join an Industry Leader: Build your career with an established organization specializing in water storage and infrastructure rehabilitation.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager III – International Operations, you’ll oversee the planning, coordination, and successful execution of complex water infrastructure projects, including international assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget expectations are met.

- Coordinate project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, and resources across multiple locations.

- Oversee project schedules, budgets, documentation, and operational performance.

- Maintain strong communication with customers, internal leadership, and project stakeholders.

- Identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining operational efficiency.

- Ensure projects are executed in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.

- Travel internationally as required to support project execution and customer needs.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced, adaptable Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about working internationally.

The ideal candidate will bring:

- Proven experience managing complex construction, infrastructure, industrial, or related projects.

- Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and leadership skills.

- The ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate geographically dispersed teams.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer relationship skills.

- A willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 100–150 days annually.

- The flexibility to adapt to different project environments, schedules, and operational needs.

- A strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.

Ready to Take Your Career Global?

Your next career move could take you around the world—and significantly increase your earning potential!

If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking for more than the typical opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and explore what’s possible with CROM | CMT Water Tight Solutions!

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager - International Operations is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and successfully executing domestic and international water infrastructure rehabilitation, inspection, coating, cleaning, repair, and construction projects. This position serves as the primary liaison between clients, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

While the position is intended to support the Company's growing international operations, the Project Manager - International Operations is expected to actively manage domestic projects and support regional operations when international project assignments are not available. The role requires flexibility to oversee both domestic and international project portfolios based on business needs, resource allocation, and operational priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Project Management & Execution:

a. Manage assigned projects from award through closeout utilizing company project management procedures, controls, and standards.

b. Review project contracts, plans, specifications, addenda, schedules, quality requirements, and safety requirements to ensure complete understanding of project scope.

c. Coordinate project startup activities including procurement, scheduling, project controls, documentation, subcontractor coordination, and field mobilization.

d. Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and look-ahead schedules to ensure timely completion of work.

e. Coordinate drawing reviews, submittals, RFIs, material procurement, and project documentation with internal departments, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.

f. Manage project documentation including submittal logs, RFI logs, procurement tracking, action item logs, meeting minutes, project reports, and contract correspondence.

g. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain project objectives.

h. Prepare and submit project reports, forecasts, and updates to management.

i. Coordinate inspections, testing, startup activities, punch list completion, and project closeout documentation.

J. Manage domestic project assignments throughout the United States during periods when international projects are not scheduled, ensuring continuous utilization and operational support

k. Balance domestic and international project responsibilities based on customer demands, project schedules, staffing requirements, and business priorities

l. Support regional operational needs, project execution, business development efforts, and client relationships across domestic markets while maintaining readiness for international assignments.

2. Field Leadership & Coordination:

a. Coordinate and communicate project requirements with Superintendents and field personnel to ensure successful project execution.

b. Assist field leadership in developing work plans, schedules, manpower requirements, and resource allocations.

c. Identify and resolve issues between existing site conditions and project documents.

d. Conduct site visits to monitor progress, evaluate productivity, verify quality standards, and support field operations.

e. Collaborate with Superintendents to address safety concerns, quality issues, schedule impacts, and operational challenges.

f. Support repair, rehabilitation, coating, cleaning, inspection, and modification activities associated with water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

g. Ensure all required field documentation, reports, and project records are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

h. Assist in developing recommendations and solutions to project challenges based on field observations and project requirements.

3. Project Controls, Financial Management & Risk Mitigation:

a. Maintain accurate project controls and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

b. Monitor project budgets, costs, production rates, schedules, and resource utilization.

c. Participate in job cost reviews, forecasting, monthly WIP reporting, and financial performance evaluations.

d. Review and manage change orders, claims documentation, delay documentation, and contract modifications.

e. Identify project risks and communicate issues promptly to management while developing mitigation strategies.

f. Support accurate forecasting of project costs, revenue, and completion schedules.

4. Safety, Quality & Compliance:

a. Promote and support a strong safety culture throughout all project activities.

b. Ensure compliance with company safety policies and customer safety requirements.

c. Coordinate quality assurance and quality control requirements for assigned projects.

d. Verify that inspections, testing, documentation, and regulatory requirements are completed in accordance with project specifications.

e. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and project execution.

5. Communication & Professional Development

a. Maintain professional communication with clients, owners, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

b. Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate meeting notes and action item tracking.

c. Demonstrate accountability, ownership, responsiveness, and professionalism in all project activities.

d. Participate in department meetings, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

e. Maintain and enhance the company's reputation through professional conduct and quality service.

6. International Operations & Client Relations

a. Develop and maintain strong client relationships with facility managers, engineers, government representatives, and project stakeholders.

b. Attend project meetings and provide progress updates to clients and management.

c. Coordinate international project mobilizations including visas, travel arrangements, lodging, shipping, customs requirements, equipment, and material logistics.

d. Manage international project schedules and milestone dates to ensure successful execution and efficient utilization of resources.

e. Lead project teams in remote and challenging environments while maintaining company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

f. Develop project-specific safety plans and ensure compliance with customer safety requirements and company policies.

g. Coordinate project execution in locations that may have limited infrastructure, emergency response services, or medical resources.

h. Manage project budgets, productivity, and costs across domestic and international operations.

i. Execute company project management procedures and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

j. Assist with project assessments, business development activities, client visits, and proposal support as assigned

k. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Successfully manages assigned projects through completion.
• Maintains accurate project controls and documentation.
• Produces timely and accurate project reporting.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
• Maintains productive relationships with clients, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Supports safe, quality-focused project execution.
• Proactively identifies and resolves project issues.
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of project management experience in construction, coatings, infrastructure rehabilitation, water/wastewater, industrial maintenance, or a related industry.
• Proven success managing projects from initiation through closeout.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, document control, and project tracking skills.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a passport and travel internationally.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds and international project teams.
• Must be a team player with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex construction, rehabilitation, industrial, infrastructure, or water/wastewater projects in diverse operational environments.
• Ability and willingness to support both domestic and international project assignments as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AMPP CIP Level 1 Certification or higher.
• SSPC/AMPP Coating Concrete Inspector Certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification.
• Water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation experience.
• Industrial coatings, protective coatings, concrete rehabilitation, or inspection experience.
• Experience managing self-performance crews on domestic and international projects.
• Experience with project scheduling software, Gantt chart development, and project management systems.
• Experience with government, municipal, military, or international infrastructure contracts.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex logistics and technical project requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel extensively as project needs dictate.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, industrial facilities, and active construction environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted when necessary.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Company's core values of Excellence, Integrity, Relationships, Teamwork, and Employee Development.

Working Conditions:

• Domestic and international travel is required.
• Travel may account for approximately 40% to 60% of annual work time, including assignments outside of the United States.
• International project assignments may range from one to six weeks depending on project scope and location.
• Extended work hours, weekends, and non-traditional schedules may be required to support project schedules and customer requirements.
• Work is performed in office, field, industrial, water and wastewater treatment facilities, confined spaces, elevated structures, and active construction environments.
• Exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, moving equipment, heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions may occur.
• International assignments may vary in duration and frequency based on project workload and business needs.
• When international assignments are not available, the incumbent will be expected to manage domestic projects and support operational requirements throughout the United States.

EEO Statement: CROM, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEO/VETS/DISABILITY