Construction Manager (Water / Wastewater)

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

Our Southeast Water Business is growing and looking for a Construction Manager to join their team in Bowie, MD! In this role, you will provide project management during the construction phase of our water & wastewater projects throughout the region (i.e. pumping stations, pipelines, treatment facilities, etc.).

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Collaborating and providing project oversight by maintaining communications between Owner, Designer, and Contractor to deliver all projects on time, at or under budget, and to the owner's expected standard of quality

• Being the primary project contact and maintaining a strong Owner relationship; must represent the Owners' best interest in all project decisions

• Providing input concerning constructability and biddably during design and developing project construction schedules and budgets

• Overseeing Contractor's compliance with all requirements of project design specifications and drawings via onsite inspection staff

• Processing pay estimates, make appropriate recommendations to Owner on payment issues.

• Providing document control including processing all project correspondence, documents, and drawings. Prepare various technical reports

• Managing on-site inspection staff

• Scheduling inspection staff for other GHD projects

• Be responsible for overall financial performance of consulting services contract, including invoicing, budget tracking and change management

• Providing appropriate responses and/or recommendations to Owner on construction issues; consult with engineering staff on all technical matters; notify all parties of issues that impact critical path schedule

• Negotiating Change Orders on behalf of the Owner and coordinated with the Design Engineer, as required

• Conduct and coordinate project closeout

• Assisting with business development efforts and proposal preparation

• Assisting with equipment and process startup, testing, and optimization

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• Professional Engineer's (PE) License

• CCM certifications a plus

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in municipal water, wastewater or linear infrastructure construction projects which includes acting in a construction management and/or resident engineering role

• Experience with various document management systems, including Primavera, ProCore, E-builder, and others

• Strong experience in schedule reviews and confirming compliance with the contract specifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including technical report writing

If you're interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your application below!

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