Senior Construction Manager - Water - Arkansas 1
About The Position
The Senior Construction Manager will lead construction phases for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, which may include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure. The role coordinates and communicates with the engineer of record (EOR), sub-consultants, utility owners, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders, providing both office and field services during construction. The manager also directs staff and performs client management activities in support of the Water/Wastewater team. The position is part of Black & Veatch’s construction group, which offers an on-site, hands-on environment and support for professional training, development, and advancement. Construction professionals work across functions including safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, startup, decommissioning, and field engineering. Safety, quality, and delivery of the final product are emphasized.
Requirements
- 18 or more years of construction supervisory experience, including at least 5 years of prior construction manager experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or a related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
- OSHA training.
- Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
- 15 or more years of water/wastewater project experience, including pump stations and pipelines.
- Experience with Excel, Bluebeam, Microsoft Suite, and Procore.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- OSHA training is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Prepare and review documentation for disputes, including RFI responses, change order development, and issues or claims.
- Assist the owner in managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Use internal Project Management Information Systems.
- Present findings to clients and the design team through effective oral and written communication.
- Coordinate and communicate frequently with the EOR, contractors, and clients.
- Attend and, when appropriate, lead monthly progress and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team.
- Lead and manage owner-side construction administration, including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and pay application processing for ongoing projects.
- Coordinate and manage staffing for field and field-office staff.
- Take technical and management responsibility for tasks and delegate effectively to junior staff.
- Forecast staffing requirements and other project needs.
- Manage and coordinate subconsultant firms for the program and monitor costs and invoices.
- Assist with preparing and reviewing client fee proposals and construction-phase budgets.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Wellness program.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid vacation and holiday time.
- Sick time and dependent sick time.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Adoption reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vendor discounts.
- Employment referral program.
- AD&D insurance.
- Pre-tax accounts.
- Voluntary legal plan.
- B&V Credit Union.
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
- Employee stock ownership and shared financial rewards through stock ownership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
