Water Wastewater Construction Manager

Summary

Join Woodard & Curran, a national engineering firm, as a Construction Manager specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure. This nationwide search offers the opportunity to lead and manage complex infrastructure projects, acting as the primary liaison between owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies. You will oversee all project phases, from procurement to close-out, while also contributing to business development. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of industrial water and wastewater projects and has extensive experience in managing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role requires significant travel (up to 75%) nationwide. Woodard & Curran prioritizes employee well-being and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience managing municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and tunnels
• At least 8 years of leadership experience encompassing client engagement, business development, strategic planning, project execution, and team supervision
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification candidates actively pursuing certification within 12 months will also be considered
• In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, technologies, equipment, labor relations, and union agreements
• Strong understanding of industry standards, corporate practices, and their implications on project execution
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to implement innovative management strategies to enhance team performance and project outcomes
• Demonstrated business acumen with a solid track record of managing project budgets and profitability (P&L responsibility)

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities for industrial water/wastewater projects from start to finish
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, contracts, and safety standards
• Oversee all project phases: procurement, bidding, construction, commissioning, and close-out
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and quality; manage change orders and contractor performance
• Supervise internal staff and consultants; provide leadership and direction
• Support business development and attend industry networking events
• Promote and enforce company safety policies across all project activities

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury
• Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Disability: Paid short and long term disability
• Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans
• Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources