Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Overview

The Construction Manager position is responsible for overseeing water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality, and safety while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Lead project administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.
• Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.
• Lead and mentor project staff, supporting team development and effective workload coordination.
• Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams (e.g., document control, survey, environmental, land acquisition) as applicable.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8 years: of progressive construction management experience on water, wastewater, utility, or public infrastructure projects with specific experience in treatment facilities.
• Working knowledge: of CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM): strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour: Construction Safety.
• Experience: with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and AI-enabled construction technologies.
• Demonstrated capability: leading project teams and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge: of project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability: to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Flexibility: to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Reliability: and dependability.
• Ability: to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed.
• Travel: required.

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.