Senior Construction Manager – Water & Wastewater Projects

baxterwoodman; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership program

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Construction Department Manager to lead municipal wastewater, water, transportation, and infrastructure projects across southeastern Wisconsin. The role will be based at Waterford, Janesville, or Milwaukee sites. Key duties include on-site observation, guiding design decisions, mentoring staff, managing multiple projects, and maintaining field records.

A B.S. in Civil/Construction Engineering and 15+ years of experience are required, with ability to travel within

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil/Construction Engineering from an accredited program.
• 15+ years’ experience in construction or municipal work.
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman’s service area (own transportation).
• Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and testing.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve the quality of projects.
• Manage and mentor staff assigned to you on project skills and job expectations.
• Manage multiple small and large projects successfully.
• Monitor progress schedule and shop drawings.
• Provide general civil engineering and municipal client service.
• Requires effective communication, both oral and written, with residents, businesses, and public agency representatives.
• Resolve construction conflicts and prepare cost‑effective solutions.
• Endeavor to provide protection for owner against defects and deficiencies in the work.
• Serve as liaison with contractor, working principally through contractor’s superintendent.
• Maintain job site records of Daily Reports, job meeting minutes, approved shop drawing submittals, and pay requests.
• Maintain records of time, equipment, and material needs for any changes in the work that may result in a change order. Review and request adjustments of compensation and/or contract time.
• Prepare payment estimates.
• Address resident complaints and concerns.
• Coordinate with the contractor and other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

On-site observation

Effective communication

Project mentoring

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

B.S. in Civil/Construction Engineering

Job description

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Construction Department Manager to lead municipal wastewater, water, transportation, and infrastructure projects across southeastern Wisconsin. The role will be based at Waterford, Janesville, or Milwaukee sites. Key duties include on-site observation, guiding design decisions, mentoring staff, managing multiple projects, and maintaining field records.

A B.S. in Civil/Construction Engineering and 15+ years of experience are required, with ability to travel within