Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Plano, TX seeks a Construction Manager to oversee infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, safety, and quality while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, 6 years of CM experience, and CCM certification preferred; strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of progressive construction management experience.
• CCM certification strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality for on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.
• Lead and mentor project staff and coordinate workload.
• Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

CCM certification (preferred)

Job description

**Job Description:****Overview:**The Construction Manager position is responsible for overseeing 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.* 6 years of progressive construction management experience.* Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred* 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. 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.