Senior Water / Wastewater Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans (PMP), schedules, and budgets, including processing monthly contractor pay requests and invoices.
• Provide management and oversight throughout all phases of a construction project/projects including budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management to execute the client’s project goals and objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and lead meetings between the owner, design team, and general contractor to ensure project goals are met.
• Oversee on-site inspectors, review contractor work for compliance with technical specifications, and ensure proper installation of Infrastructure.
• Direct and manage inspection staff.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for change orders, negotiate costs, and implement Risk Management plans to prevent delays.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations, including site discharges, and manage permitting.
• Coordinate construction startups, system tie-ins, and operator training to transition the facility to operations, including the finalization of record drawings.
• Manage Company Initiatives: Track and report on job profitability, assist in identification and development of future work opportunities, and assist in development and presentation of proposals for new work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering and construction with an emphasis in the following areas: Project/Construction Management and Contract Administration. Claims avoidance, Risk Management, and Schedule Control. Construction Management related to Municipal, State and Federal Agency projects.
• Demonstrated business development and relationship-building experience.
• Experience with large capital projects with particular emphasis on water and wastewater treatment plants and large diameter collection and distribution pipelines.
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring project team members.
• Experience with business development and proposal support.
• Experience in common industry delivery models including CM/GC, CMaR, Design/Build, DBB, P3 and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.