10+ years of experience in heavy construction, especially in water/wastewater industry
Familiarity with civil, structural, and mechanical construction methods
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to navigate active construction sites safely
Basic skills in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn construction software
Professional Engineering License and certifications (CCM, OSHA 10) are advantageous
Responsibilities
Conduct on-site observations and inspections of construction activities
Manage proposals, verify material quantities, and review payment applications
Coordinate communication among project teams, owners, contractors, and testers
Review and interpret project specifications and contract documents
Track construction work in accordance with approved shop drawings
Assist with processing RFIs and shop drawings from contractors
Prepare data and sketches for design engineers
Monitor contractor performance and safety compliance
Facilitate testing, checkout, and training activities
Review contractor schedules and manage change orders
Utilize cloud software for project documentation
Interface with clients for management activities
Support engineering teams with constructability and value engineering reviews
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical care, dependent care, and transportation
Short and long-term disability, and employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) with financial planning support
Professional growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and training
Incentives for professional registrations and memberships
Full Job Description
Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a Construction Manager to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance facilities. The CM will manage the construction, coordination, documentation and inspection activities for various water and wastewater facilities and pipeline projects. Travel within the area may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting on-site observations, monitoring, inspection, and evaluation of construction activities of water/wastewater facility projects
Managing and preparing requests for proposals, verifying material quantities, and reviewing payment applications
Coordinating and communicating with multi-discipline Hazen teams, owner, contractor, and third-party inspection/testing firms
Reviewing and interpreting Contract Documents including project specifications and drawings
Verifying and tracking work in accordance with approved shop drawing submittals
Assisting in the processing and review of RFIs and shop drawings prepared by the Contractor
Preparing sketches and assembling data for the Design Engineer's use
Observing Contractor performance and compliance with safety requirements
Assisting and coordinating with project start-up, testing, checkout, and training activities
Coordinating and facilitating communication between the Contractor, the Design Engineer, the Facility Managers, and the Owner
Reviewing Contractor's schedules, monthly pay estimates, and managing the review of change orders
Using cloud-based software for project documentation such as PROCORE, Unifier e-Builder, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc
Interfacing with clients and performing client management activities
Assisting Hazen engineering design teams to provide constructability reviews and VE reviews
Other Construction and Project management activities, as needed
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 10 years relevant construction experience in heavy construction, mechanical and electrical construction, preferably in the water/wastewater industry
Familiarity with construction methods typical of civil, structural, and mechanical engineering, and construction materials testing
Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Able to easily move around active construction sites safely and effectively.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required and the ability to learn construction specific software use (i.e., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam)
Professional Engineering License is a plus
Certified Construction Manager (CCM), OSHA 10 certification and/or other industry certifications are plus
What We Offer:
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
