Construction Manager

Carollo Engineers, Inc.

Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Pre-tax savings accounts

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Travel assistance

Career advancement bonuses

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. is seeking a senior construction manager to lead water and wastewater facility projects in the Phoenix area. The role emphasizes budget oversight, schedule adherence, and client coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include supervising design and field activities, conducting constructability reviews, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality outcomes within scope and budget. A PE and extensive CM experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

Requires 20 years in managing the construction of water and wastewater facilities.
Experience on projects with construction value over $30 million in the last 5 years.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and lead engineer/project team.
Proficient in Primavera P6 and PWCM (EADOC).

Responsibilities

Budget monitoring across multiple projects.
Manage multiple small to mid size projects concurrently.
Perform constructability reviews during design.
Monitors and enforces construction quality and safety on-site.
Prepare monthly reports, budgets, amendments, and negotiations.
Coordinate personnel and construction activities with other construction managers.
Develop proposals and prepare meeting agendas.
Identify potential projects, write proposals, and present to stakeholders.
Mentor and train entry to mid level resident engineers, RPR's, and Inspectors.
Report and letter writing.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Client coordination

Leadership

Communication

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Independent work

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

OSHA 30-hour safety training

High School Diploma

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 contractsResponsible 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.