Construction Manager - Water - HoustonMetro

About the role

Lead the delivery of high-impact public infrastructure projects across the Houston region. As a Civil Construction Manager, you’ll oversee construction from start to finish, partnering with public agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and communities to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget. This position is available in an of our Houston offices!

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of public infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater, drainage, utilities, roadway, and flood control improvements.
• Lead contractor coordination, construction inspection, QA/QC, and overall project delivery.
• Administer contracts and review pay applications, change orders, schedules, and claims.
• Partner with Fort Bend County, Harris County, City of Houston, MUDs, and other public agencies.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, project risks, and funding requirements.
• Coordinate utilities, permitting, right-of-way, environmental requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Lead progress meetings and serve as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, agencies, and the public.
• Identify challenges early and develop solutions that keep projects moving.
• Drive successful project closeout, final inspections, documentation, and agency acceptance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing civil construction or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction, utilities, drainage, roadway, and flood control projects.
• Experience working with local, county, or state agencies and public-sector contracts.
• Knowledge of contract administration, public procurement, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC.

Skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Texas PE, CCM, or PMP certification.
• Experience with state- or federally funded projects.
• Familiarity with USACE, TCEQ, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory