Construction Manager - Water - HoustonMetro

Quiddity; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

4 ½ Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, &3

Job summary

Quiddity is seeking a Civil Construction Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact public infrastructure projects across the Houston region. You’ll oversee construction from start to finish, coordinating with public agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and communities to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience managing civil/public infrastructure projects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing civil construction or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction, utilities, drainage, roadway, and flood control projects.
• Experience working with local, county, or state agencies and public-sector contracts.
• Knowledge of contract administration, public procurement, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of public infrastructure projects including water/wastewater, drainage, utilities, roadway, and flood control.
• Lead contractor coordination, construction inspection, QA/QC, and overall project delivery.
• Administer contracts and review pay applications, change orders, schedules, and claims.
• Partner with Fort Bend County, Harris County, City of Houston, MUDs, and other public agencies.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, project risks, and funding requirements.
• Coordinate utilities, permitting, right-of-way, environmental requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Lead progress meetings and serve as a key contact for clients, contractors, agencies, and the public.
• Identify challenges early and develop solutions that keep projects moving.
• Drive successful project closeout, final inspections, documentation, and agency acceptance.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Lead the delivery of high-impact public infrastructure projects across the Houston region. As a Civil Construction Manager, you’ll oversee construction from start to finish, partnering with public agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and communities to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget. This position is available in an of our Houston offices!

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of public infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater, drainage, utilities, roadway, and flood control improvements.
• Lead contractor coordination, construction inspection, QA/QC, and overall project delivery.
• Administer contracts and review pay applications, change orders, schedules, and claims.
• Partner with Fort Bend County, Harris County, City of Houston, MUDs, and other public agencies.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, project risks, and funding requirements.
• Coordinate utilities, permitting, right-of-way, environmental requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Lead progress meetings and serve as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, agencies, and the public.
• Identify challenges early and develop solutions that keep projects moving.
• Drive successful project closeout, final inspections, documentation, and agency acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing civil construction or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction, utilities, drainage, roadway, and flood control projects.
• Experience working with local, county, or state agencies and public-sector contracts.
• Knowledge of contract administration, public procurement, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Texas PE, CCM, or PMP certification.
• Experience with state- or federally funded projects.
• Familiarity with USACE, TCEQ, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to lead projects that directly impact the Houston community while working with a diverse group of clients, contractors, and industry professionals. If you enjoy solving complex construction challenges, building strong relationships, and seeing projects move from plans to reality, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm. We deliver forward-thinking solutions for both public infrastructure and private development projects. With a team of over 700 professionals across 15 offices in Texas and Florida, our design and consulting expertise spans from wastewater treatment and highway design to multi-family housing and master-planned communities. Since 1976, we've been committed to building strong communities—inside and out. This dedication has earned us a place among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Design Firms and regular recognition as a Best Place to Work by regional and local publications. Discover more at quiddity.com.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 4 ½ Day Work Week
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits

EEO STATEMENT

Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.