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 designs; and ensures consistency with plans, specifications, and schedules. The manager tracks project costs and company capital project inventory, schedules and directs third-party inspectors, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local health, environmental, and safety regulations. The position is also responsible for capital expenditure budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and preparing funding projects using company financial tools. The Construction Manager coordinates construction, scheduling, and inspection of new and replacement infrastructure projects; manages on-site construction administration, document control, field testing, inspections, and construction expenditures; and works with internal teams and contractors to resolve field issues and keep projects aligned with company and governmental requirements. The position reviews design documents, construction specifications, payment requests, invoices, GPS/GIS information, and as-built plans. It also manages contractor training and material purchasing and inventory.

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.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Familiarity with utility economics, including value engineering, budgeting, and forecasting.
Strong ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
Ability to coordinate multiple major activities while analyzing and resolving specific problems.
Ability to make decisions and work under pressure, including when unexpected events or delays occur.
Ability to calculate 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 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.
PA DEP Distribution System Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management.
Continuing education related to construction.

Responsibilities

Assist with constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews of new construction design documents.
Coordinate construction activities with operations and Transmission & Distribution groups.
Select appropriate construction techniques and organize construction operations into logical, detailed steps.
Instruct construction inspectors and track construction progress, including the 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's document control system.
Work with the Company Network Project Manager 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.
Ensure contractors perform work in accordance with Company and governmental policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to resolve conflicts between design and field conditions promptly and consistently with good engineering practices.
Guide Construction Inspectors on complex construction matters and manage internal and external inspectors conducting field testing and inspections.
Track contractor work, verify invoice accuracy, and approve invoice payments.
Track construction expenditures in accordance with Company policies.
Communicate project details with contractors, developers, government officials, customers, and Company personnel.
Manage Company Inspectors in verifying that submitted GPS/GIS information matches actual field installations.
Review and approve completed-job as-built plans for accuracy and compliance with Company standards.
Manage assigned capital projects.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.