Construction Manager

HDR; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Construction Manager for the Goshen Tunnel Rehab Project in Lander, Wyoming. The role includes overseeing the rehabilitation of nearly 100-year-old irrigation tunnels and ensures compliance with construction drawings and specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in construction management. Responsibilities encompass maintaining accurate daily records, managing contractors, and conducting quality checks during the project.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction planning and management.
• Experience with field engineering, construction submittals, and site safety.
• Strong knowledge of construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction drawings and specifications, identifying conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records of daily contractor activities.
• Assist with project audit and closeout.
• Conduct installation observations and acceptance testing.

Skills

Construction planning and management

Tunneling experience

Ability to interpret construction schedules

Project management software

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Manager – Goshen Tunnel Rehab Project

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe water is more than a resource; it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you’re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

We are currently looking for a Construction Manager to oversee the Goshen Tunnel Rehab Project. The project consists of rehabilitating and enlarging two nearly 100‑year‑old irrigation tunnels to an 18‑foot diameter, along with associated portal structures. Located near Torrington, Wyoming, the tunnels provide irrigation water to Eastern Wyoming and Western Nebraska. The work is split between two contractors, with portal construction delivered via Design‑Bid‑Build (DBB) and tunneling performed under a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract. Tunneling will occur over two non‑irrigation seasons (September–May).

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor’s daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Review construction materials for contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists, and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit and closeout
• Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants
• Position subject to a pre‑employment drug test
• Position subject to a governmental background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction or design certifications
• Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog)
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Tunneling experience / geotechnical engineering
• Construction administration experience
• Construction schedule and scope reviews
• Perform constructability reviews and value engineering, cost estimating, submittals, RFIs, FO, CPRs, CO, Pay Applications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or a closely related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Primary Location: United States-Wyoming-Lander
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Water Supply Management
Job Posting: Jun 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.