Water/Wastewater Project Construction Manager

Arcadis•San Diego, CA

16h•$92,530 - $142,718

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Construction Manager , with 5 - 10 years’ experience, to join our Water Business Line - Construction Management team out of our San Diego, CA Area. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team locally with support from one of the best-qualified municipal consulting firms in the country. The Construction Manager, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of construction inspection, construction field management, QA / QC and report documentation, on various construction and/or reconstruction projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment, power generation, manufacturing facilities or other heavy construction projects. The Construction Manager will report to the Senior Construction Manager and/or Project Manager and provide regular updates on daily construction activities for their area of oversight. Role accountabilities: The Water/Wastewater Project Construction Manager is responsible for observing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements. This includes conducting punch‑list inspections, reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documents, and preparing detailed daily activity and progress reports. The role also supports project schedule reviews and contractor invoice evaluations. This position upholds all quality‑assurance standards and monitors compliance with applicable codes. The manager identifies deviations from contract documents and communicates required corrections clearly and professionally to contractors. Key responsibilities include reviewing submittals and construction documentation, providing technical recommendations, and regularly participating in construction, safety, and site‑coordination meetings. The construction manager monitors and documents contractor resource use—such as labor, materials, and equipment—for field changes and time‑and‑material work, and assists with negotiating basic construction changes. Additional duties include verifying installation of equipment and materials for payment, maintaining accurate payment‑quantity documentation, and performing necessary mathematical calculations during inspections. Daily site inspections also involve ensuring adherence to Arcadis’ project safety guidelines and coordinating special or material testing inspections as required. Key attributes: The role requires strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to analyze and organize large volumes of data. It also demands proven problem‑solving capabilities, including identifying issues, evaluating options, and developing innovative solutions, supported by a high level of mathematical aptitude. Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and demonstrate solid time‑management skills. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook—is essential. The position involves year‑round fieldwork in various weather conditions, potentially hazardous environments, and different shift schedules. The role also requires the physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of civil/utility field construction experience.
Experience with civil construction inspection activities on small to larger sized Heavy Civil construction such as projects Parks and Facilities.
strong oral and written communication skills
ability to analyze and organize large volumes of data
proven problem‑solving capabilities, including identifying issues, evaluating options, and developing innovative solutions, supported by a high level of mathematical aptitude
ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
demonstrate solid time‑management skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
General Contractor experience.
OSHA 10 Safety and Confined Space Entry Training.
CCM (Certified Construction Manager).

Responsibilities

observing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements
conducting punch‑list inspections
reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documents
preparing detailed daily activity and progress reports
supporting project schedule reviews and contractor invoice evaluations
upholding all quality‑assurance standards and monitors compliance with applicable codes
identifying deviations from contract documents and communicates required corrections clearly and professionally to contractors
reviewing submittals and construction documentation
providing technical recommendations
regularly participating in construction, safety, and site‑coordination meetings
monitoring and documenting contractor resource use—such as labor, materials, and equipment—for field changes and time‑and‑material work
assisting with negotiating basic construction changes
verifying installation of equipment and materials for payment
maintaining accurate payment‑quantity documentation
performing necessary mathematical calculations during inspections
ensuring adherence to Arcadis’ project safety guidelines
coordinating special or material testing inspections as required