Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has 8 years of progressive CM experience on public works, familiarity with CMAR/Design-Build methods, and strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8 years of progressive construction management experience on water, wastewater, or public infrastructure projects.
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build.
• CCM certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Proficiency with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

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.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

AI-enabled construction tech

Job description

Job Description:

Overview:

The Construction Manager positionis responsible foroverseeing 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 andmaintainproject 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, ora relatedfield, 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.