Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Engineers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires a Civil/Construction Management background, 8 years of construction management experience on relevant projects, and familiarity with multiple delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 8 years of progressive CM experience in water, wastewater, or public infrastructure.
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods.
• Experience with project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout docs.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain progress.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (Civil/Construction Management)

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOverview: 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 coordinationFacilitate 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 SafetyExperience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and AI-enabled construction technologiesDemonstrated 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

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