HDR

Senior Construction Manager

HDR • $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in construction planning and management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction management software (e.g., Procore).
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective interactions with stakeholders.
  • Willingness to actively engage in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee subcontractor coordination and enforce quality control measures.
  • Develop and manage Project Management or Construction Management Plans.
  • Implement construction contract administration procedures with the project team.
  • Administer day-to-day construction activities and manage construction schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety programs and conduct inspections.
  • Prepare budgets, schedules, and progress reports for project management.
  • Conduct reviews of construction submittals and negotiate change orders.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture fostering collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful infrastructure projects.
  • Commitment to upholding high standards of quality and safety.
  • Support for professional growth and technical development.
  • Chance to leave a lasting legacy through community-oriented projects.
Full Job Description
We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Senior Construction Manager, we'll count on you to: • Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control • Prepare the Project Management Plan of Construction Management Plan • Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration such activities including document, change, time, cost, quality and safety management, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team • Perform additional construction management activities, including development procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations • Administer and manage construction activities • Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements • Responsible for onsite construction administration aspects of complex small to medium projects or large routine projects related to civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges, class 1 railroad projects, and facilities projects related to buildings, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines • Basic technical knowledge of Electrical and M/P systems (HVAC & Plumbing) • Support Commissioning Efforts as Needed • Perform value engineering and constructability reviews • Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field • Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages • Coordinate document management • Review or coordinate review of Coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications • Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules • Control the project budget and schedule Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services • Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections • Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports • Coordinate local bidding efforts Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities • Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineer (PE) • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) • Knowledge of estimating software programs (Timberline ), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak ), Bluebeam Revu and project management software (Prolog or Procore ) • Inspection or Facilities Certifications Commissioning Experience • Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web-based collaboration software for the exchange of documents Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience. • A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc. • Experience with Microsoft Office • Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc. • Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must • Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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