Senior Construction Manager / Municipal Construction Services Leader

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Phoenix, AZ

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Help us build the future—and lead the growth of our municipal construction services practice. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working toward the same goal: delivering sustainable outcomes for communities. Join a collaborative, technically strong organization where you will be empowered to build teams, grow client relationships, and deliver impactful municipal infrastructure. Our Construction Management Group is expanding in response to increasing demand from municipal clients. We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager / Municipal Construction Services Leader to join our team and help grow and lead our municipal construction management practice, working closely with our established and respected water, wastewater, transportation, and civil design engineers. This role is ideal for a proven construction services leader with deep municipal experience who thrives at the intersection of project delivery, people leadership, and business development. In the problem-solving business, leadership and relationships matter. Our vision is to ensure energy, water, and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. In this role, you will help shape how construction services support that vision—by building trusted municipal partnerships, developing high-performing teams, and integrating construction-phase insight into planning and design from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
15+ years of construction management experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on water and wastewater facilities and pipelines.
Demonstrated success in business development, client service management, and revenue growth within the municipal sector.
Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor multidisciplinary construction services teams.
Strong understanding of public-sector procurement, contracting, permitting, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
CCM certification a plus

Responsibilities

Providing senior-level project and construction management for municipal water, wastewater, utility, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, roadway and utility improvements.
Overseeing construction services delivered under Design-Bid-Build, CMAR/CM@R, Design-Build, and JOC delivery methods.
Serving as a trusted advisor to municipal clients throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, startup, and closeout phases.
Reviewing design documents for constructability, phasing, risk, schedule, and cost impacts in coordination with design engineers.
Managing contractor performance, change management, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution on behalf of the client.
Acting as a Client Service Manager for key municipal agencies, maintaining long-term relationships with public works, water, wastewater, and utility departments.
Identifying, shaping, and securing new construction management and program management opportunities with existing and new municipal clients.
Leading or supporting proposal development, interviews, and procurement strategies, including delivery method selection and CM procurement support.
Partnering with internal design teams to deliver integrated, full-lifecycle solutions to municipal clients.
Building, mentoring, and leading construction management teams, including Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, and Inspectors.
Developing staffing plans, succession strategies, and training programs to support sustained growth.
Championing a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration across project teams.
Supporting financial performance of the construction services practice, including revenue growth, utilization, and margin management.
Managing the financial performance of consulting services contracts, including fee development, invoicing, forecasting, and change management.
Establishing consistent construction management processes, tools, and best practices aligned with firm standards.
Leveraging document control and construction management systems (e.g., Procore or equivalent).