Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Water Project Manager to lead field operations on large water/wastewater projects. The role focuses on safety, financial performance, and developing the project team from start to finish.

Responsibilities include coordinating with estimators, superintendents, and vendors to ensure on-time project delivery, self-perform work where appropriate, and maintaining strong relationships with owners and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction management or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team in field construction to ensure quality and on-time completion.
• Ensure safety, financial performance, and team development on site.
• Coordinate with Project Director and Estimating on project accounting and cost reporting.
• Develop site logistics plans and monitor project labor and procurement.
• Oversee pay requests and review material/equipment needs.
• Support bidding for future projects and implement safety programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Water Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site. The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire Project. This position is responsible for providing effective leadership to the project staff and ensuring quality and timely completion of the project. McCarthy water and wastewater treatment construction projects range from twenty million to three-hundred million dollars, which include a significant amount of self-perform scopes. .

Responsibilities

• Participate with Project Director and Estimating in development of a Project Chart of Accounts
• Develop detailed Project Contract status report
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract.
• Oversee the pay request process
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast quarterly Total Cost Projection reports
• Implement and monitor training of all staff personnel
• Monitor project labor
• Review and approve material, forming system and equipment needs
• Assist Estimating in bidding projects
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affir­mative Action programs
• Lead the project’s quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project close‑out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Minimum 10 years' of experience in highly complex and related water or industrial construction projects
• Direct experience on water or wastewater treatment construction projects
• Self-perform experience is strongly desired
• In-depth knowledge of water or wastewater treatment technology or process required
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.