Construction Manager for Water & Wastewater Projects

HDR, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Manager in Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in construction management, particularly in water or wastewater treatment facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining site activity records, reviewing project documents, and coordinating with project teams. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with construction management software are required. Join us to make impactful solutions in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in construction management related to water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in construction planning and management, including field engineering and site safety.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activity and produce reports.
• Review construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications.
• Coordinate with project team members including the Owner, Engineer, and Contractor.
• Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders.

Skills

Construction management

CPM scheduling (Primavera P6)

Microsoft Office

Construction management software (Procore, Prolog, Bluebeam)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

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'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Construction Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activity and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, permit compliance, schedule and budget status.
• Review construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications
• Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders
• Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules
• Coordinate with other project team members including the Owner, Engineer, and Contractor
• Work individually or supporting more-senior staff on larger, more complex projects

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in construction management related to water or wastewater treatment facilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Experience in Water/Wastewater construction
• Basic knowledge of CPM scheduling (Primavera P6) and cost estimating

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-California-Irvine

Industry

: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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