Construction Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Job Description
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Our British Columbia Water Team is growing, and we want you to join our team to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique water, wastewater, general civil infrastructure, and solid waste projects as well as water resources and natural system projects.

We are seeking an intermediate-level Construction Manager to support delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects across the Lower Mainland. This position is intentionally targeted to experienced contractor-side professionals- such as Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, or early-career Superintendents- who are ready to broaden their responsibility and gain owner-side delivery experience.

What You’llBe Doing

Acting as the Owner’s representative for defined construction scopes or site areas

Coordinating contractors, inspectors, and internal technical teams

Supporting construction sequencing, sitelogistics, and constructability planning

Reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, and field changes

Monitoring schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance

Supporting progress reporting, issue tracking, and meeting coordination

Assisting with commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities

This is a hands-on, field-engaged role with regular site presence. You will receive mentorship and technical support from senior construction managers and engineers.

Who This Role Is For

Project Engineers, Assistant PMs, or PMs from contractor organizations

Early-career Superintendents or field-focused construction leads

Professionals with approximately 8-10 years of construction experience

Individuals looking to step into broader construction leadership without contractor commercial risk

Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications

Required:

Approximately 8-10 years of construction or project delivery experience

Experience working for a contractor on civil, infrastructure, or industrial projects

Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and safety

Comfort working on active construction sites and interfacing with contractors

Water, wastewater, utilities, or municipal infrastructure experience

Experience working with municipalities or public owners

A university degree is not required. A diploma, trade background, or equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable.

Work Location & Travel

Projects primarilylocatedwithin the Lower Mainland

Regular site presence within day-trip distance

Extended rotation or remote camp work is not typical

Why This Is a Strong Career Step

Opportunity to move from work-package execution to project-level influence

Owner-side role without carrying contractor commercial risk

Exposure to full constructionlifecycleon complex infrastructure projects

Strong mentorship from experienced…