Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Papé Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Dallas, TX seeks a Construction Manager to oversee water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will manage schedule, budget, safety, and quality while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 8 years of CM experience on water or public works projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8 years of progressive construction management experience on water, wastewater, utility, or public infrastructure projects with specific experience in treatment facilities.
• Working knowledge of CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and AI-enabled construction technologies
• Demonstrated capability leading project teams and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Travel required

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Lead project administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.
• Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.
• Lead and mentor project staff, supporting team development and effective workload coordination
• Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams (e.g., document control, survey, environmental, land acquisition) as applicable.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Team mentorship

Adaptability

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, or equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

AI construction tech

Job description

Overview: The Construction Manager position is responsible for overseeing water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality, and safety while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Job Description

Overview

The Construction Manager position is responsible for overseeing water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality, and safety while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Lead project administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.
• Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.
• Lead and mentor project staff, supporting team development and effective workload coordination
• Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams (e.g., document control, survey, environmental, land acquisition) as applicable.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8 years of progressive construction management experience on water, wastewater, utility, or public infrastructure projects with specific experience in treatment facilities.
• Working knowledge of CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and AI-enabled construction technologies
• Demonstrated capability leading project teams and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.
• Travel required

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [e-mail] or call [phone].

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.