Construction Manager, Wastewater Infrastructure

LOTT Clean Water; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LOTT Clean Water Alliance is seeking a Construction Manager to lead daily construction activities on wastewater projects in Thurston County. You will ensure conformance with contract documents, participate in constructability reviews, and coordinate with contractors, consultants, and LOTT staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a solid background in construction management for public works, knowledge of safety requirements, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in civil/mechanical engineering, wastewater treatment, project management, or related field with 4 years’ public works/wastewater project experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are constructed and documented per contract documents and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate communications with Contractors, consultants, and LOTT staff.
• Prioritize tasks to meet schedules and budgets for wastewater projects.
• Assist in bidding, pre-bid meetings, bid evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Prepare meeting agendas and conduct construction project meetings.
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and construction schedules.
• Review contract changes, cost estimates, and change orders.
• Coordinate startup, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and systems.

Skills

Project management

Construction drawing interpretation

Communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree (civil/mechanical engineering or related)

Tools

SharePoint

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

LOTT Clean Water Alliance is seeking a Construction Manager to lead daily construction activities on wastewater projects in Thurston County. You will ensure conformance with contract documents, participate in constructability reviews, and coordinate with contractors, consultants, and LOTT staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a solid background in construction management for public works, knowledge of safety requirements, and strong communication skills to