Lead Construction Manager - Environmental Infrastructure

Austin NAWIC; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and oversee complex municipal and turnkey projects in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.

This role requires strong field expertise, ability to coordinate with municipal clients, engineers, and contractors, and a track record of delivering projects from planning through final acceptance. The candidate should have 5-10+ years of progressive construction management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience administering stream restoration, infrastructure, municipal, utility, transportation, water/wastewater, or public works projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, project manuals, and project scheduling principles.
• Strong understanding of RFI, submittal, pay application, testing, inspection, and change management processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, manage multiple projects, and coordinate diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work with in-house engineers and scientists to integrate design and construction considerations from project inception through completion.
• Help identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Assist with procurement, contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Lead regular contractor/owner/engineer coordination meetings and distribute meeting documents as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, owners, inspectors, municipal agencies, and other stakeholders during construction.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of project contract documents, specifications, and project manual requirements.
• Review contractor payment applications and supporting documentation for accuracy and contract compliance; recommend approval for payment.
• Issue field bulletins and coordinate changes required during construction.
• Coordinate, manage, and respond to RFIs, ensuring timely resolution of field issues.
• Ensure contractor adherence to contract requirements, specifications, testing protocols, special inspections, and quality control measures.
• Track and monitor overall project schedule and coordinate regularly with contractors regarding progress and critical milestones.
• Maintain accurate project records.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide construction oversight to verify that work is progressing according to plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate field inspections to resolve construction conflicts.
• Evaluate field conditions and coordinate appropriate design or construction modifications with the engineering team.

Skills

Construction management

Civil/environmental projects

Contract management

RFI & submittals

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wildlands Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and oversee complex municipal and turnkey projects in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.

This role requires strong field expertise, ability to coordinate with municipal clients, engineers, and contractors, and a track record of delivering projects from planning through final acceptance. The candidate should have 5-10+ years of progressive construction management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.