Manager - Construction (Treatment Ops)

San Antonio Water System•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Manager – Construction is responsible for ensuring upgrades, rehabilitation, and new construction at water recycling centers are completed without disrupting plant operations or affecting regulatory compliance. The position facilitates communication and decision-making between Treatment Operations & Maintenance and Engineering & Construction and works with multiple stakeholders to achieve project success. The role reports to the Vice President – Treatment Operations, alongside two Process Managers, the Senior Director – Treatment Operations, and the Supervisor – Operations Support. The job summary also states that the position reports to the Department Senior Director or designated person in charge and works under limited supervision. The manager directs and supervises 5–20 employees and oversees change orders, construction schedules, contractor performance, and project closeouts. The role maintains project schedules and budgets through submittal approvals, RFIs, and timely material delivery; coordinates with Contract Administration on change orders and contractor performance; and leads Article X hearings. The position also supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates division personnel, and prepares and delivers written and verbal presentations to staff, management, and the public. The work involves regular contact with internal and external customers, consultants, government agencies, and contractors. Working conditions are primarily in an office, with occasional to regular field visits that may involve traffic, construction, rugged terrain, and hazardous environmental conditions. The position operates a company vehicle occasionally to frequently and may require work outside normal working hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
Six years of construction management experience in water, wastewater, and/or reuse water utilities.
Three years of experience supervising personnel.
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge of business functional processes, including contract negotiation and writing RFPs/RFIs.
Knowledge of general contracting processes, change order processes and management negotiations, and schedule evaluation and review.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project management, and scheduling software.
Ability to evaluate cost proposals and material costs related to change orders; analyze project requisitions and commitments; and analyze risk and prepare risk assessments.
Ability to develop and implement construction management and administration procedures in compliance with company policy.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships, communicate clearly and effectively, and interpret and properly apply applicable regulations.
Ability to work hours other than normal working hours.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Public Administration, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
Certified Public Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

Manage and review change orders for compliance with General Conditions and state regulatory requirements, validating supporting documentation and whether additional days are warranted.
Verify that no change orders are executed after Final Field Acceptance and approve change orders within the Board approval threshold.
Assist staff in verifying the accuracy and completeness of monthly construction schedules and oversee preparation of recovery schedules when required.
Assist with pre-construction meetings and ensure staff attendance.
Oversee contractors' contractual performance time and issue appropriate notice of potential liquidated damages.
Manage and approve project closeouts.
Provide feedback on contractor compliance and performance and coordinate with Contract Administration on change orders and contractor performance issues.
Serve as the lead person on Article X hearings.
Maintain professional relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups in support of company values and customer service.
Maintain project schedules through management of submittal approvals and RFIs, coordination of timely material delivery, and management of schedules and budgets.
Supervise, select, develop, train, and evaluate division personnel.
Prepare and deliver written and verbal presentations to company staff and management and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.