Water/Wastewater Construction Manager

Veolia•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Construction Manager manages two Company Inspectors and coordinates water facility network construction work for Company and Developer network projects. The role coordinates with customers, contractors, and regulatory authorities; directs inspectors to ensure facilities are installed according to specifications and design; and maintains consistency with plans, specifications, and schedules. The Construction Manager manages project costs and Company capital project inventory, schedules and directs third-party inspectors, ensures compliance with applicable health, environmental, and safety regulations, and handles capital expenditure budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and preparation of Funding Projects using company financial tools. The role reviews construction design documents for constructability, operability, and maintainability; coordinates construction activities with operations and Transmission & Distribution groups; selects construction techniques and organizes work into detailed steps. It oversees construction administration, inspection, document control, contractor payment requests and invoices, project expenditures, materials purchases and inventory, and internal and external field testing and inspections. The Construction Manager also coordinates scheduling and inspection of new and replacement infrastructure projects, manages capital projects as assigned, and reviews and approves as-built plans and GPS/GIS information for accuracy and compliance with Company standards.

Requirements

Associate degree or high school diploma with 10–15 years of water utility construction experience.
At least 4 years of direct experience in water facility construction coordination or management.
Experience with inventory management.
Experience with GIS/GPS equipment and information analysis.
PA DEP Distribution System Operator License.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Familiarity with utility economics, including value engineering, budgeting, and forecasting.
Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
Ability to coordinate several major activities at once while analyzing and resolving specific problems.
Ability to make decisions and work under pressure, including when unexpected occurrences or delays arise.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, volume, and metric conversions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledge of Company safety rules and practices, and ability to effectively explain Company policies, rules, and practices to crews.
Ability to implement and enforce safety programs and protocols.
Ability to operate GPS and related equipment.
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management.
Continuing education in aspects of construction.

Responsibilities

Manage two Company Inspectors and coordinate construction work for Company and Developer water facility network projects.
Communicate and coordinate project details with customers, contractors, developers, government officials, regulatory authorities, and Company personnel.
Direct inspectors to verify that facilities are installed in accordance with plans, specifications, designs, and schedules.
Manage and track project costs, capital project inventory, and construction expenditures.
Schedule and direct third-party inspectors and manage internal and external inspectors completing field testing and inspections.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health, environmental, and safety regulations and applicable Company and governmental policies and procedures.
Prepare capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, reports, and Funding Projects using company financial tools.
Review new construction design documents for constructability, operability, and maintainability.
Coordinate construction activities with operations and Transmission & Distribution groups.
Select appropriate construction techniques and arrange construction operations into logical, detailed steps.
Instruct construction inspectors and track progress, including arrival and use of materials, supplies, and contractors.
Ensure the Project Manager secures required project permits and licenses.
Manage on-site construction administration and inspection and maintain the project document control system.
Work with the Company Network PM to review and approve contractor payment requests.
Coordinate construction, scheduling, and inspection of new and replacement infrastructure projects.
Review and revise Company construction and material specifications as needed for regulatory and Company standards and preferences.
Manage the annual pre-qualified Contractor training meeting.
Purchase required materials through the Company financial management system and manage material inventory as needed.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to resolve conflicts between design and field conditions in a timely manner consistent with good engineering practices.
Provide guidance to Construction Inspectors on complex construction matters.
Track outside contractor work, verify invoice accuracy, and approve invoice payment.
Manage Company Inspectors who verify submitted GPS/GIS information against actual field installations.
Review and approve completed-job as-built plans for accuracy and compliance with Company standards.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.