Water/Wastewater Construction Manager - Lead Delivery

Pape-Dawson; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson in Austin, TX, seeks a Construction Manager for Water/Wastewater projects. You will oversee infrastructure construction from pre-construction to closeout, manage schedule, budget, safety, and quality, and coordinate with contractors, clients, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include leading project teams, handling RFIs, submittals, change management, and closeout; promoting site safety and regulatory compliance; and driving value engineering and commissioning activities to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 6 years of progressive construction management experience.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capability leading project teams and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Lead project administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering, commissioning, startup, and owner training.
• Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.
• Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.
• Directly supervise construction managers, inspectors, resident project representatives, field engineers, and field services personnel.
• Lead and mentor project staff, supporting team development and effective workload coordination.
• Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Pape-Dawson in Austin, TX, seeks a Construction Manager for Water/Wastewater projects. You will oversee infrastructure construction from pre-construction to closeout, manage schedule, budget, safety, and quality, and coordinate with contractors, clients, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include leading project teams, handling RFIs, submittals, change management, and closeout; promoting site safety and regulatory compliance; and driving value engineering and commissioning activities to ensure