Construction Manager

CME Associates; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

Group Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Employer Matching

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Wilson Engineers in Tempe, AZ seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee water and wastewater projects. You will act as the primary liaison among the City, contractor, and project team, ensuring effective communication and adherence to contract documents.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/CE (PE preferred) and 4–8 years in civil construction. Proficiency with Bluebeam and MS Office is expected, with MS Project or Primavera P6 a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/CE; P.E. preferred.
• 4–8 years of water/wastewater/civil construction experience; CM/Field Engineer roles acceptable.
• Proficient with Bluebeam and MS Office; familiarity with MS Project or P6 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Owner, Contractor, and project team, ensuring clear communication.
• Review plans, specs, and contract docs to understand scope and objectives.
• Lead progress and owner meetings; document key decisions.

Skills

4-8 years experience

Construction management

Communication

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Wilson Engineers is a respected Arizona-based consulting firm delivering innovative water and wastewater engineering and construction management solutions for communities throughout the region. We are known for our commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and client service, while fostering a collaborative and rewarding workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed. As a high-growth firm, Wilson Engineers offers the opportunity to work on impactful and technically challenging projects alongside a talented and passionate team. We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Tempe, Arizona office.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Owner (City), Contractor, and project team, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout construction.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop a comprehensive understanding of project scope, requirements, and construction objectives.
• Lead and facilitate construction progress meetings and owner meetings, driving alignment, resolving issues, and documenting key decisions.
• Prepare and distribute detailed meeting minutes to keep stakeholders informed and projects moving forward.
• Interpret the prime construction contract and provide guidance and recommendations to the Owner regarding contract administration, compliance, and project execution.
• Manage construction contract budgets by reviewing contractor Schedule of Values and payment applications to verify work completed and support accurate project invoicing.
• Evaluate contractor schedules, identify potential risks or delays, and provide recommendations to both the Contractor and Owner to help keep projects on schedule.
• Review contractor cost proposals and change requests, providing objective recommendations that support informed decision‑making by the Owner.
• Perform field inspections to verify construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes. Document observations through photographs and detailed daily reports.
• Coordinate with materials testing firms, review testing results, and confirm that construction materials meet project specifications and quality requirements.
• Manage project closeout activities by developing punch lists, reviewing contractor redline drawings, and preparing final closeout documentation to support a successful project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is preferred.
• Applicable experience of 4-8 years working in the water, wastewater, transportation or civil construction industry, preferably as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Civil Construction Inspector, or similar may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Knowledge of construction means & methods and quality control measures, along with knowledge and experience in water/wastewater construction is a plus
• Proactive and self‑motivated individual, able to meet challenging time constraints
• Proficient with Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software
• Familiar with Microsoft Project and P6 Scheduling software a plus

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee’s personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long‑term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.

Benefits Plan Offered To Our Full-time Employees

• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic