Job Description:

Overview: 

The Construction Manager position is responsible for overseeing infrastructure construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality, and safety while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to support on-time and on-budget delivery. 

• Lead project administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable. 

• Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress. 
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering, commissioning, startup, and owner training.
• Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks. 

• Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements. 

• Directly supervise construction managers, inspectors, resident project representatives, field engineers, and field services personnel.
• Lead and mentor project staff, supporting team development and effective workload coordination. 
• Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams (e.g., document control, survey, environmental, land acquisition) as applicable. 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate resolution of construction, quality, schedule, and contractual issues.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. 

• 6 years of progressive construction management experience. 

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred   

• Demonstrated capability leading project teams and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders. 

• Working knowledge of project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. 

• Reliability and dependability. 

• Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed.

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [email protected] or call (210) 375-9000.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.