Vice President, Construction Managment

WSB; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Water Infrastructure Construction Director to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex water/wastewater projects in Austin, TX. You will oversee CMPs, risk mitigation, QA/QC, and safety, managing multi-year programs through CMAR, design-build, and design-bid-build delivery methods.

The role requires 10–15+ years in the field with at least 5 years in leadership, PE preferred, and a strong track record with tunnels, pipelines, and treatment facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer registration preferred
• 10–15+ years of experience, with at least 5 years leading others
• Experience with water/wastewater facilities, tunnels, and utilities
• Experience with CMAR and design-build delivery methods
• Proficiency with MS Office and project tools

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership for large-scale construction management and program management across water, wastewater, environmental, and utility infrastructure
• Serve as a senior advisor for public agencies and utility clients on high-risk capital programs
• Establish and implement Construction Management Plans (CMPs) for multi-year programs
• Guide program execution from preconstruction through operations
• Oversee constructability reviews, risk mitigation, costs, schedules, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Lead QA/QC programs including inspection/testing coordination
• Lead safety, environmental compliance, and site controls
• Oversee underground construction including tunnels and large pipelines
• Resolve RFIs, claims, change orders, and disputes to minimize owner risk
• Coach and mentor leaders and staff; manage performance and development
• Promote use of AI and digital tools to improve quality and speed of projects
• Support business development and client expansion initiatives
• Travel to project sites as needed

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Construction management

Risk mitigation

QA/QC

Safety & environment

Underground construction

Education

College degree in related field

Professional engineer registration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Water Infrastructure Construction Director to add to our growing team. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. The Water Infrastructure Construction Director leads multidisciplinary teams in the successful delivery of high-impact, complex infrastructure programs and projects. The Water Infrastructure Construction Director oversees the development and execution of Construction Management Plans, constructability reviews, QA/QC programs, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple delivery methods, including CM-at-Risk, design-build, and design-bid-build. Accountable for financial results, staffing and resource planning, and multi-year program and project execution. Typical projects include tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and other critical infrastructure. The role includes planning 4–6 months ahead for operational execution and staff planning.

What You Will Do

• Provide project leadership and oversight for large-scale, complex construction management and program management services across water, wastewater, environmental, and utility infrastructure.
• Serve as a Senior Construction Advisor for public agencies and utility clients on high-risk, high-value capital improvement programs.
• Establish and implement Construction Management Plans (CMPs) that define governance, roles, workflows, reporting structures, and escalation procedures for multi-year programs.
• Guide program execution from preconstruction through construction, testing, commissioning, closeout, and transition to operations.
• Oversee constructability reviews and preconstruction services to identify and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, safety, environmental constraints, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, including integrated inspection and testing plans, third-party testing coordination, and conformance verification.
• Lead development and enforcement of safety, environmental compliance, and site controls across construction activities.
• Provide project oversight for complex underground construction, including deep tunneling, large-diameter pipelines, treatment facilities, pump stations, and major civil works.
• Act as an authority on resolution of complex RFIs, claims, change orders, and dispute negotiations to minimize owner risk and cost exposure.
• Lead large, diverse teams of mid-level, first-level leaders, and/or individual contributors.
• Coaches, develops, and mentors leaders and staff.
• Manages staff performance, sets individual performance goals, conducts performance reviews, and oversees performance improvement plans.
• Leads the delivery of strategic, high-impact, multidisciplinary projects and programs, applying technical expertise as needed.
• Advocates for the use of AI and digital tools within the program or individual projects
• Uses AI and digital tools to elevate the quality and speed of projects, double-checking its outputs, and making sure information presented meets technical and ethical standards.
• Supports and executes business development strategy, including expansion of existing clients and acquisition of new clients.
• Collaborates on major pursuits and positions the firm to win high-impact work.
• Traverse job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Move materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.

What You Will Bring

• College degree in related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional engineer registration is a preferred.
• Typically 10–15+ years of experience related to profession, with at least 5 years leading others.
• Experience with large- and small-scale water/wastewater facilities, tunnels, and utilities.
• Experience with alternative delivery such as CMAR and design-build.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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