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.