Senior Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the role

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead water-sewer infrastructure, water-wastewater treatment plants and pumping station facility assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage field construction inspection staff assigned to multiple, concurrent tasks or projects.
• Monitor contractor work for conformance to design contract plans, specifications and general permit requirements.
• Track daily quantities and complete daily electronic inspection reports.
• Review payment requisitions and maintain field construction documentation and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with e-Construction documentation requirements for quality controls and cost/budget controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Water-Sewer Linear Infrastructure including rehabilitation, relining/CIPP, relocations and new construction.
  • Water or Wastewater Pumping Stations including new construction and rehabilitation.
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants including upgrades or rehabilitation and new construction for facility expansions.
• Certification in Temporary Traffic Control required for contracts involving monitoring Contractor MOT or Lane Closures.
• Confined Space training and current certification required for all manhole/pipeline inspection assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read/interpret plans and specifications.
• Writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and sketch books.
• Basic computer skills for completing electronic inspection reports and familiarity with eConstruction software for project document control.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCM certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the state of Maryland.
• PMP Certification.
• NASSCO certifications desirable including NASSCO-PACP/MACP/LACP for sanitary sewer pipeline and manhole repairs/rehabilitation.

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions)

• Ability to walk and navigate across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces.
• Ability to move around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or cart objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 50 yards.
• Ability to drive to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 75 miles round trip.
• Ability to function safely in environments with potential risks, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, outdoor elements, noisy conditions, or confined/enclosed spaces.
• Willingness to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options.
• Competitive salary.
• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life insurance, short and long term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.

Pay

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 – $140,000.00. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.