Construction Manager – Water & Wastewater (Seattle)

MWH Constructors, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD

401(k) match up to 4%

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee referrals

Job summary

MWH Constructors, Inc. in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the mechanical aspects of water and wastewater projects, coordinating with owners, engineers, and field teams.

You will oversee project staff and consultants, manage schedule and budget, enforce safety programs, and pursue new business opportunities while ensuring compliance with contract requirements. The role requires a civil/mechanical/electrical engineering degree, CCM or PMP, 12+ years in municipal water

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical or electrical) or construction management.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience managing municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• 8+ years of management experience including client interface, marketing and business development, planning and execution, and staff supervision.
• CCM or PMP required, however consideration will be given to candidates willing to gain CCM or PMP within 12 months.
• Thorough knowledge of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdictions, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate/industry practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process mechanical operations in water and wastewater construction projects from start to finish.
• Interface with client, oversight representatives, regulatory agencies, for both business development and project execution.
• Make decisions to improve client relationships and project profitability.
• Develop new business opportunities relative to a client or geography.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Ensure adherence to client, company, and project policies and standards.
• Provide oversight of construction management activities, contract administration, scheduling, change orders and quality assurance.
• Monitor and control to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Evaluate contractor cost proposals and develop preliminary estimates.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise activities of project personnel and consultants.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of support and professional staff.
• Authorize purchase requisitions and change requests within signature authority.
• Implement safety programs and ensure safe work practices.
• Attend industry networking events.

Job description

MWH Constructors, Inc. in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the mechanical aspects of water and wastewater projects, coordinating with owners, engineers, and field teams.

You will oversee project staff and consultants, manage schedule and budget, enforce safety programs, and pursue new business opportunities while ensuring compliance with contract requirements. The role requires a civil/mechanical/electrical engineering degree, CCM or PMP, 12+ years in municipal water