Senior Construction Manager - Water infrastructure

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Water Business Group in Arizona. You will lead complex water infrastructure projects, coordinate owners, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

We value experienced leaders with strong people skills, a PE, and hands-on expertise in Procore, Primavera, and Timberline. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Phoenix with opportunities to shape critical public works initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or closely related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction planning and management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CM software.
• Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam or similar tools experience.

Skills

PE

Stakeholder mgmt

People skills

Construction planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Timberline

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
We are looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Water Business Group in Arizona.

In the role of Senior Construction Manager, we'll count on you to:

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Previous experience with water infrastructure construction projects
• Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog)
• Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web-based collaboration software for the exchange of documents

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Aug 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Aff< We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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