Utilities Construction Manager

The Construction Manager oversees the delivery of construction projects, infrastructure improvements, and maintenance programs. Provides oversight of the Utilities Inspections Program and ensures all compliance with contracts and specifications. Coordinates in-house construction activities and provides proactive communication and planning to all project stakeholders. Works closely and collaboratively with internal and contractor project managers.

Reports to: Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance or as assigned

Direct Reports: Inspections Program Manager or others as assigned

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables.
• Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists.
• Monitor projects and report progress and budget.
• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems with the
• Ensure the project complies with legal requirements, such as building and safety codes and ensure all contract and specification language aligns with internal programs.
• Coordinate and supervise a variety of projects.
• Oversight of the construction phases of internal capital, process, or maintenance projects.
• Coordinate and/or creation of construction processes to meet design specifications and completion on time and within budget.
• Communication with stakeholders and leadership including Project Managers, Utilities Leadership Team, Water & Sewer Board, or City Council.
• Inspects construction sites and analyzes work to detect discrepancies in plans, materials and construction methods and processes; monitors deviations, issues non‑compliance notices and stop work orders, and implements corrective actions.
• Makes recommendations for change and modification to improve processes and administer efficient construction progress.
• Tracks and evaluates construction progress, documents inspections, and maintains required records and daily logs of construction activities; prepares periodic project status reports.
• Coordinates with project manager to review projects, maintain estimates, and track all invoices and work orders.
• Monitors ad hoc requests and facilitate various construction progress Maintains records for all construction procedures.
• Reviews construction specifications for conformance with standards to achieve goals and objectives; interprets specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews contract documents for conformance with standards prior to bid, including specification requirements associated with contract insurance, policies, contract bonds, safety program, construction schedules and technical specifications.
• Interprets contracts and technical Evaluates plans and specifications to ensure quality assurance and determines cost‑effectiveness of plans.
• Evaluates proposals, scopes of work, bid documents and other documents and makes recommendations regarding consultant and contractor selection.
• Coordinates startup and commissioning, including the development and implementation of work plans, method of procedures (MOPs), and other work processes to achieve goals.

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality services.
• Prepares proactive communications to the public and other stakeholders for assigned projects; responds to inquiries from the public, utilities, other government agencies, and contractors
• Works with other governmental agencies, citizen groups, and industry representatives on projects and programs.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible project related experience in commercial/industrial construction
• Min…