Construction Manager

Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead complex water and wastewater projects. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and safety while guiding engineers, inspectors, and field crews. The role emphasizes client communication, proposal development, and cross-team coordination to deliver high-quality facilities on-time and within budget. The position requires senior leadership and a track record of managing multi-million-dollar programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years experience managing water and wastewater facility construction.
• Last 5 years with construction value over $30M.
• Thorough understanding of CM processes and cost control.
• Strong communication with clients, contractors, and teams.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Experience leading teams of engineers and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Budget monitoring and monthly reporting.
• Manage multiple small to mid-size projects concurrently.
• Perform constructability reviews during design.
• Monitor and enforce construction quality and safety on site.
• Prepare contract status reports, budget reviews, and amendments.
• Coordinate activities with other construction managers and teams.
• Develop proposals, draft letters, and participate in interviews.
• Mentor entry to mid-level engineers, inspectors, and staff.

Skills

Budget management

Project leadership

Client communication

Team coordination

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Construction Manager

Professional Engineer

Tools

Primavera P6

Bentley PWCM (EADOC)

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budget monitoring
• Manage multiple small to mid size projects simultaneously
• Perform constructability reviews as Engineering support on projects in design.
• Monitors and enforces construction quality
• Responsible for monitoring, observing and reporting on safety issues of the project site
• Prepares monthly contract status reports, budget reviews, amendment requests and negotiations
• Coordinates personnel and construction activities with other construction managers throughout the companies
• Develops portions of proposals and prepares meeting agendas
• Prepares and negotiates contracts
• Responsible for identifying potential projects, writing proposals, making presentations, drafting letters and participating in interviews
• Mentor and train entry to mid level resident engineers, RPR's, and Inspectors
• Report and letter writing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years experience in managing the construction of water and wastewater facilities; the last 5 years of experience should include projects with a construction value of over $30 million
• Requires thorough understanding of construction management processes and in-depth financial understanding of construction management.
• Ability to work independently and have strong personnel management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and lead engineer/project team, and deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints
• Detail orientated and extremely organized
• Work within a team environment and communicate clearly to lead engineer, clients and contractor
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly
• Strong knowledge of construction management software includingPrimavera P6 and Bentley PWCM (EADOC)
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of construction methods, standards, specifications and plans
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong computer and internet skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour safety course and other construction safety training
• Critical Leadership position that requires project lead experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a Nationally recognized Construction related program
• Certified Construction Manager or professional engineer

Compensation Range

An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

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