Construction Manager – Water/Wastewater (Tempe)

Mannik Smith Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

Group Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Liberty Mutual Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401K Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Wilson Engineers seeks an experienced Construction Manager in Tempe, AZ to serve as the primary liaison among the City, contractor, and project team, guiding construction from planning through closeout on water/wastewater projects. The role reports to the project team and offers a competitive compensation package.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering, 4–8 years in related fields, PE preferred, and proficiency with Bluebeam and MS Office; MS Project or Primavera P6 experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is preferred.
• Applicable experience of 4–8 years working in the water, wastewater, transportation or civil construction industry, preferably as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Civil Construction Inspector, or similar may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Knowledge of construction means & methods and quality control measures, along with knowledge and experience in water/wastewater construction is a plus
• Proactive and self-motivated individual, able to meet challenging time constraints
• Proficient with Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software
• Familiar with Microsoft Project and P6 Scheduling software a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between the Owner (City), Contractor, and project team, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout construction.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop a comprehensive understanding of project scope, requirements, and construction objectives.
• Lead and facilitate construction progress meetings and owner meetings, driving alignment, resolving issues, and documenting key decisions.
• Prepare and distribute detailed meeting minutes to keep stakeholders informed and projects moving forward.
• Interpret the prime construction contract and provide guidance and recommendations to the Owner regarding contract administration, compliance, and project execution.
• Manage construction contract budgets by reviewing contractor Schedule of Values and payment applications to verify work completed and support accurate project invoicing.
• Evaluate contractor schedules, identify potential risks or delays, and provide recommendations to both the Contractor and Owner to help keep projects on schedule.
• Review contractor cost proposals and change requests, providing objective recommendations that support informed decision-making by the Owner.
• Perform field inspections to verify construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes. Document observations through photographs and detailed daily reports.
• Coordinate with materials testing firms, review testing results, and confirm that construction materials meet project specifications and quality requirements.
• Manage project closeout activities by developing punch lists, reviewing contractor redline drawings, and preparing final closeout documentation to support a successful project completion.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6 Scheduling

Job description

Wilson Engineers seeks an experienced Construction Manager in Tempe, AZ to serve as the primary liaison among the City, contractor, and project team, guiding construction from planning through closeout on water/wastewater projects. The role reports to the project team and offers a competitive compensation package.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering, 4–8 years in related fields, PE preferred, and proficiency with Bluebeam and MS Office; MS Project or Primavera P6 experience