Construction Services Department Manager

WGA; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a seasoned Construction Department Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations, project delivery, and team coordination across civil engineering projects.

The role emphasizes guiding construction administration, managing schedules and budgets, ensuring safety and quality, and fostering client communication. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in civil construction and leadership experience with CCM/PMP/PE certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Certifications such as CCM, PMP, OSHA 30, PE are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Construction Department team, including construction managers, project coordinators, field project representatives, and support staff.
• Implement departmental goals, priorities, standards, and workflows that support consistent project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Oversee construction administration services from pre-construction through project closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support constructability reviews, sequencing, phasing, and coordination with contractors, municipalities, and project teams.
• Champion quality assurance, safety, and compliance across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Team development

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Construction

CCM / PMP / OSHA-30 / PE

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

MS Project

Job description

Construction Department Manager

Job Location: The Woodlands

Division: Engineering

Practice: Public Infrastructure, Southeast Texas

Department: Construction

Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed‑use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single‑family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost‑effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With five established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, College Station, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Construction Department Manager to manage the day‑to‑day operations, project delivery, and team coordination of WGA’s Construction Department. This role is responsible for guiding construction administration activities, supporting field project representatives and construction managers, coordinating schedules and budgets, maintaining quality and safety standards, and supporting client communication across multiple civil engineering construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong civil construction experience, practical leadership skills, and the ability to improve departmental processes while supporting successful project execution, client satisfaction, and continued team growth.

Responsibilities

Department Leadership and Operations

• Manage and develop the Construction Department team, including construction managers, project coordinators, field project representatives, and support staff.


• Implement departmental goals, priorities, standards, and workflows that support consistent project delivery and operational efficiency.


• Monitor department workload, staffing needs, backlog, resource allocation, and project assignments to ensure timely and effective support across active projects.


• Partner with construction and firm leadership to support departmental performance, growth, and service delivery objectives.

Project Delivery And Construction Administration

• Oversee construction administration services from pre-construction through project closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable standards and specifications.


• Provide leadership and guidance for pre-construction meetings, pre-bid and bid meetings, OAC meetings, construction progress meetings, inspections, and warranty reviews.


• Ensure effective processes are in place for RFIs, RFPs, submittals, pay estimates, change orders, punch lists, record drawings, project documentation, and final closeout deliverables.


• Support constructability reviews, construction sequencing, phasing strategies, and coordination with contractors, municipalities, permitting authorities, and project teams.

Budget, Schedule, And Resource Management

• Support departmental budgets, project delivery metrics, staffing projections, and financial performance to promote profitability and cost control.


• Review project schedules, critical path activities, resource plans, and contractor progress to identify risks and recommend corrective action.


• Coordinate internal and external resources, including field staff, contractors, subcontractors, materials testing providers, survey/staking teams, and project management staff.


• Support project managers during proposal development by providing construction administration scopes, staffing plans, and level-of-effort estimates.

Quality, Safety, And Compliance

• Champion quality assurance and quality control practices for construction administration, field observation, testing coordination, documentation, and contractor performance review.


• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, local and state regulations, permit requirements, safety standards, and company procedures.


• Identify and manage project and departmental risks related to schedule, cost, safety, quality, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.


• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure staff and contractors follow applicable safety protocols and best practices.

Client And Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for construction clients, contractors, internal project teams, and external stakeholders to support clear communication and issue resolution.


• Provide regular updates to leadership and clients regarding project status, departmental workload, risks, schedules, budgets, and key decisions.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, agencies, contractors, developers, and other partners.


• Support client relationship management and business development efforts by identifying opportunities to strengthen construction services and contribute to repeat work.

Team Development And Continuous Improvement

• Mentor, train, and develop construction staff to support technical growth, leadership development, and consistent performance across the department.


• Create and maintain departmental standards for project setup, reporting, documentation, construction administration workflows, and field coordination.


• Evaluate lessons learned, project outcomes, and process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and client service.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field is preferred.


• Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), OSHA 30, Professional Engineer (PE), or related credentials are highly desirable.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in civil construction, construction administration, construction management, or related project delivery roles.


• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams, departments, complex projects, or multiple concurrent construction assignments.


• Additional years of relevant work experience may be required in lieu of a degree and/or certifications.


• Proven experience coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, municipalities, permitting authorities, agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams.


• Demonstrated success managing schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders, RFIs, pay applications, quality control, safety, and project closeout.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, construction administration, contract documents, construction sequencing, and field operations.


• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project, or similar platforms).


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and technical reports.


• Knowledge of construction safety standards, environmental regulations, quality assurance practices, building codes, and local/state permitting requirements.

Leadership And Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, and team-building skills with the ability to guide staff and influence cross-functional teams.


• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.


• Client‑focused, proactive, accountable, and committed to quality, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Travel And Physical Requirements

• Regular travel to active project sites, client offices, and meetings throughout the Greater Houston area and Southeast Texas market required, with occasional travel to other WGA project and office locations as needed.


• Ability to visit active construction sites, which may involve uneven terrain, exposure to varying weather conditions, and the use of standard personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, high visibility vest, and steel‑toed boots.


• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders as needed to conduct field observations, inspections, and site walks.


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

EEO STATEMENT

WGA is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.