Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Plano, TX seeks a Construction Manager to oversee water and wastewater 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 candidate should have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 6 years of progressive construction management experience; CCM certification is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 6 years of progressive construction management experience.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred.

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.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering, commissioning, startup, and owner training.
• Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.
• Promote job site safety and oversee environmental compliance requirements.
• Directly supervise construction managers, inspectors, resident project representatives, field engineers, and field services personnel.
• Lead and mentor project staff, supporting workload coordination.
• Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate resolution of construction, quality, schedule, and contractual issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Budget management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Tools

Project controls

Documentation

Construction administration

Job description

## Construction Manager - Water/WastewaterApply: Plano, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR101685**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.* Support constructability reviews, value engineering, commissioning, startup, and owner training.* Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.* Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.* Directly supervise construction managers, inspectors, resident project representatives, field engineers, and field services personnel.* 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.* Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.* Lead project meetings and facilitate resolution of construction, quality, schedule, and contractual issues.* 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.