About this role
Job Description
Overview
The Construction Manager position is responsible for overseeing water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality, and safety while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
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Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
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Lead project administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable.
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Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
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Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.
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Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.
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Lead and mentor project staff, supporting team development and effective workload coordination
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Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams (e.g., document control, survey, environmental, land acquisition) as applicable.
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Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
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8 years of progressive construction management experience on water, wastewater, utility, or public infrastructure projects with specific experience in treatment facilities.
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Working knowledge of CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods.
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Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred
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OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
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Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and AI-enabled construction technologies
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Demonstrated capability leading project teams and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
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Working knowledge of project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
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Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
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Reliability and dependability.
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Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed.
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Travel required
EEO Statement:
- All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.