Senior Construction Manager – Water/Wastewater Infra (On-Site)

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants in the Phoenix metropolitan area is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects from construction through closeout. You will manage safety, schedules, budgets, and project teams, coordinating with designers, controls specialists, and operations staff to ensure quality and on-time results.

The role requires 10+ years in relevant infrastructure, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing water, wastewater, or industrial infrastructure projects through construction, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience with treatment process equipment, instrumentation, SCADA, PLC-based control systems, and facility automation.
• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, operational readiness, and facility turnover activities.
• Understanding of control systems design, implementation, and integration of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Experience coordinating with controls integrators, automation specialists, equipment vendors, contractors, and operations personnel.
• Familiarity with commissioning plans, FAT, SAT, functional testing, and system turnover processes.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• CCM, PMP, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with Procore, SharePoint, and Unifier is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, contract administration, scheduling, cost management, and quality control.
• Familiarity with water and wastewater facility construction, including process equipment, instrumentation, electrical infrastructure, SCADA systems, and control system installations.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction standards, and current project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day leader for assigned projects.
• Foster strong working relationships with clients, owners, designers, contractors, inspectors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct regular meetings with field staff to address project progress, risks, and issue resolution.
• Facilitate the fair and timely resolution of project-related issues and disputes.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved plans, specifications, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate and manage subconsultants, specialty contractors, and technical resources.
• Observe, monitor, and document contractor work, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, field directives, progress payments, schedules, and other project records.
• Lead construction oversight for treatment process equipment, instrumentation, electrical systems, SCADA systems, and control system installations.
• Coordinate with design engineers, controls integrators, equipment vendors, and operations staff to ensure successful implementation of control system and automation solutions.
• Review and monitor startup plans, commissioning procedures, functional testing documentation, and system acceptance testing activities.
• Support and facilitate startup, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Assist in troubleshooting process, instrumentation, control system, and operational issues during startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate owner training and turnover activities to ensure a smooth transition of facilities into operation.
• Monitor development and distribution of project meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Generate monthly project status reports and communicate project performance to stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for project safety performance and mentor team members in safe work practices.
• Maintain current project agreements, contract documentation, and change orders.
• Oversee project accounting and management activities, including timesheet approvals, project reporting, billing reviews, and financial performance monitoring.
• Cultivate strong client relationships through regular communication regarding project status, construction activities, and contract matters.
• Prepare and distribute owner-required project reports and presentations.
• Attend and, when necessary, represent the owner at public and stakeholder meetings.
• Mentor and support the development of project personnel through coaching, training, and quality review of work products.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Manage field inspection staff and project office personnel assigned to projects.
• Coordinate staffing needs and resource availability with Kennedy Jenks leadership.
• Encourage staff growth and participation in internal and external training opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Safety

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

CCM or PMP certifications a plus

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

Unifier

Job description

Kennedy Jenks Consultants in the Phoenix metropolitan area is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects from construction through closeout. You will manage safety, schedules, budgets, and project teams, coordinating with designers, controls specialists, and operations staff to ensure quality and on-time results.

The role requires 10+ years in relevant infrastructure, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related