Senior Construction Manager - Water projects

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Water Business Group in Arizona. You will lead subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control across water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety programs and project specs.

You will develop and administer project plans, manage procurement and subcontracts, and oversee budgets and schedules while collaborating with Owners, Engineers, and Contractors to deliver high-impact outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction planning and management, including contracts, document/time/cost/quality, change, safety, bidding, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience with Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, project management software and web-based document collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control.
• Prepare the Project Management Plan and Construction Management Plan.
• Develop procedures for construction contract administration and safety management in coordination with the project team.
• Perform value engineering, constructability reviews, and schedule reviews.
• Administer and manage construction activities and monitor design progress vs. construction needs.
• Coordinate procurement, bids, and subcontract packages.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and pay applications; issue Change Orders.
• Manage project budgets and schedules; prepare regular progress reports.

Skills

People skills

Team collaboration

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control
• Prepare the Project Management Plan of Construction Management Plan
• Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration such activities including document, change, time, cost, quality and safety management, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team
• Perform additional construction management activities, including development procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations
• Administer and manage construction activities
• Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews
• Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Review or coordinate review of Coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications
• Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders
• Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules
• Control the project budget and schedule
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports
• Coordinate local bidding efforts
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities
• Perform other duties as needed

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

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 - Non-FAR / Negotiated

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

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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