Senior Construction Manager - Water - Arkansas
About The Position
Black & Veatch is hiring a Senior Construction Manager for its construction team, supporting water and wastewater projects in Arkansas. The role leads projects through construction phases, which may include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure. The manager coordinates with the engineer of record, subconsultants, utility owners, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders while providing office and field services. The position also directs staff and supports client management for the Water/Wastewater team. The job is part of BV Construction, where professionals work in an on-site, hands-on environment and have access to training, career development, and advancement opportunities. The company emphasizes safety, quality, technology, sustainability, and employee ownership. Relocation is eligible, and the position is full-time.
Requirements
- 18 or more years of construction supervisory experience.
- At least 5 years of previous 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 background checks, drug screening, 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.
- OSHA training is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Prepare and review documentation related to disputes, including RFI responses, change order development, issues, and 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 engineer of record, contractors, and clients.
- Attend and, when appropriate, lead monthly progress and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team.
- Lead and manage construction administration for the owner, including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and pay application processing.
- Coordinate 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 and monitor costs and invoices.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing client fee proposals and construction-phase budgets.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Wellness program.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid vacation and holiday time.
- Sick time and dependent sick time.
- Company-matched 401(k) plan.
- 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 ownership through the company’s ESOP, with financial rewards through stock ownership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
