Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Construction Lead

Pape-Dawson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality and safety while coordinating with contractors and clients.

Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing RFIs and submittals, and ensuring compliance. The role requires a Civil Engineering/Construction Management background and a CCM strongly preferred, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of progressive construction management experience.
• 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.
• Reliability and dependability.

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 as applicable.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate resolution of construction, quality, schedule, and contractual issues.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality and safety while coordinating with contractors and clients.

Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing RFIs and submittals, and ensuring compliance. The role requires a Civil Engineering/Construction Management background and a CCM strongly preferred, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime.