Construction Manager - Water & Industrial Plant Projects

The Thrasher Group; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with company

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonuses

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Continuing education support

Gym memberships / wellness support

Job summary

The Thrasher Group is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Water Resources and Construction Services Team. The ideal candidate will oversee site operations for large-scale industrial or commercial projects, with emphasis on safety, quality control, scheduling, and budgeting.

Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants is preferred but not required; strong leadership and coordination across multiple trades are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant job experience in the construction industry.
• 4-year construction degree or equivalent combination of related technical training and experience.
• Experience in the construction of highly complex water and wastewater treatment plants is highly desired.
• Experience in vertical construction of facilities for commercial, industrial, and/or public use is required.
• Experience managing or assessing multiple trades and their coordinated interactions is required.
• In-depth knowledge of cast-in-place concrete.
• Detail oriented, organized, and results driven with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude with professional workmanship.
• Strong computer and technical skills.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, train, and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all craft professionals, including assessing logistics plans, short-term schedules, material quantities, equipment, and client relationships.
• Work with the Project Manager to maintain communication with all project stakeholders to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Read, identify, and understand contract drawings and submittals; review and coordinate procedures for delivery, unloading, installation, and start-up to optimize production.
• Plan work in advance by reviewing, understanding, and recording estimated production goals during planning; provide feedback during execution and verify materials and subcontracts are adequately scheduled to meet production goals.
• Communicate over- and under-budget items to the Project Manager daily, and work to find creative solutions to improve budget issues.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Technical skills

Education

4-year construction degree

Job description

The Thrasher Group is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Water Resources and Construction Services Team. The ideal candidate will oversee site operations for large-scale industrial or commercial projects, with emphasis on safety, quality control, scheduling, and budgeting.

Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants is preferred but not required; strong leadership and coordination across multiple trades are essential.