On-Site Construction Admin for Municipal Water Projects

Orion Placement; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Company cell phone

Paid time off

Holidays

Performance bonuses

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orion Placement in Asheville, NC is seeking a Construction Manager to lead construction administration for municipal water and civil infrastructure projects from startup through closeout.

This on-site, field-based role requires a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, 4+ years of municipal utility water experience, and 4+ years in CM/CA, with strong ability to read plans, manage documentation, and coordinate diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or another applicable engineering discipline required.
• 4+ years of municipal utility experience with water infrastructure projects required.
• 4+ years of construction management or construction administration experience required.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, contractor payment applications, project documentation, and construction progress tracking.
• Strong organizational, written communication, mathematical, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction administration activities for municipal utility and civil infrastructure projects from startup through closeout.
• Monitor construction work for compliance with project plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate communication among clients, contractors, engineers, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Lead and document construction progress meetings and help keep projects moving according to schedule.
• Review and track RFIs, shop drawings, contractor submittals, payment applications, and change order considerations.
• Conduct project site visits and prepare accurate, complete construction observation reports.
• Review construction plans, specifications, quantities, costs, and contract documentation.
• Support constructability reviews, quality control procedures, project documentation, and final closeout activities.
• Manage multiple active construction projects while maintaining strong organization, communication, and follow-through.

Skills

Construction plan reading

Project documentation

Time management

Communication skills

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Orion Placement in Asheville, NC is seeking a Construction Manager to lead construction administration for municipal water and civil infrastructure projects from startup through closeout.

This on-site, field-based role requires a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, 4+ years of municipal utility water experience, and 4+ years in CM/CA, with strong ability to read plans, manage documentation, and coordinate diverse teams.