Construction Manager III - IV (Municipal Water Infrastructure)

West Yost

$100K — $158K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years in civil construction project oversight, focusing on water and wastewater
  • Experience with treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and storage tanks
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain client contacts throughout project lifecycle
  • Background in business development and proposal writing
  • Valid CA Driver's License required
  • Ability to adhere to physical demands such as climbing, stooping, and kneeling
  • Preferred: College degree and PE certification in California

Responsibilities

  • Manage construction projects for municipal water infrastructure
  • Cultivate and maintain client relationships before, during, and after project completion
  • Identify new work opportunities and lead business development efforts
  • Prepare proposals and project budgets for construction management projects
  • Oversee project team, including resident inspectors and administrative support
  • Conduct project meetings and document key decisions and discussions
  • Review contractor pay requests, ensuring accuracy of quantities and pricing

Benefits

  • Full-time, exempt position
  • Opportunity to be part of a growing construction management practice
  • Professional development and relationship-building opportunities
  • Engagement in impactful municipal water infrastructure projects
  • Travel to client offices and project sites is included
Full Job Description
Compensation Range: $100,250 - $158,350. Based on our Reno office location.

(West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Reno, NV ( https://www.westyost.com/locations/ )

This role will require a physical presence at the client project site 4 - 5 days a week.

Construction Manager III - IV (Municipal Water Infrastructure)

Construction Manager with public agency CM experience in water, wastewater or public infrastructure-related projects is needed to assist with project responsibilities in our firm's growing construction management practice.

Experience and qualification requirements include:
  • 8 - 10+ years in civil construction project oversight as part of a civil engineering or construction firm with a focus on water or wastewater.
  • Required experience includes treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and/or concrete or steel water storage tanks. This position requires excellent attendance and an ability to be fully mobile on the job site.
  • Developing and maintaining client contact before, during, and after project completion.
  • Cultivating client relationships through organizational involvement and by direct contract.
  • Conducting business development and client engagement in pursuit of identifying and winning work.
  • Identifying key pursuits and developing proposals and budgets for CM related projects.
  • This position entails climbing ladders, reaching, stooping, and kneeling, among others.
  • A valid CA Driver's License is required.

Skills include:
  • Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
  • Computer literate and ability to use MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe, and construction documentation software such as Procore.
  • Lead project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and prepare meeting minutes.
  • Ability to review contractor monthly pay requests and confirm quantity & pricing is correct.
  • Experience with analyzing and negotiating potential change orders, dispute resolution, and claims mitigation.
  • Communicate effectively with contractors, city and agency staff, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to manage a project team including resident inspectors, CM administrative support, and subconsultants.
  • Effective communicator who can assist with marketing or business development efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical water-related civil engineering or construction management education and knowledge, proactive organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills including the ability to quickly develop working relationships internally within the firm and externally with clients and teaming partners.

A college degree, and Professional Engineer (PE) certification in California is preferred, but not required.

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your experience fits the water infrastructure focus of West Yost projects.

Travel Requirements

*This position will require travel to client offices and project sites.

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