Construction Manager

Construction Manager

The Construction Manager leads and manages Tampa Bay Water's Construction Department and oversees the delivery of capital and maintenance construction projects that support the agency's water supply infrastructure. This position is responsible for establishing, implementing, and enforcing construction management standards, procedures, and best practices for both in-house and outsourced construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and agency requirements.

The Construction Manager provides senior-level supervisory leadership, technical oversight, and strategic direction to Construction Project Managers and Construction Inspectors, and manages the work of consultants and contractors. This position collaborates closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, Operations and Maintenance staff, member governments, and regulatory agencies. While primarily a supervisory and program-level role, the Construction Manager may directly manage selected construction projects when required.

The position requires strong written, verbal, computer, time-management, analytical, and communication skills. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Planning and Projects Director, with performance evaluated through conferences, reports, and administrative review.

• Provides direct supervision to Construction Department employees, including Construction Project Managers and Construction Inspectors; assigns and reviews work and ensures consistent performance standards through effective planning and coordination.
• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates work; establishes priorities; and ensures alignment with agency objectives.
• Sets performance expectations, conducts evaluations, provides coaching and mentoring, and supports professional development and succession planning.
• Motivates staff through goal setting, communication of expectations, recognition, and accountability.
• Assesses staff strengths and development needs and provides timely, constructive feedback.
• Develops the Construction Department budget.

• Oversees the administration of construction contracts from Board of Directors approval through project closeout, including contractor performance, compliance, and deliverables.
• May directly manage or administer selected construction projects or contracts as assigned.
• Reviews project reports, plans, and specifications for constructability during the design phase.
• Oversees construction close-out activities and ensures accurate and complete documentation for agency records.
• Manages the activities of contracted professional consultants related to construction projects and functions.

• Develops, implements, and maintains construction management procedures, guidelines, and standard operating practices to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance in alignment with the agency's established project management methodology.
• Ensures all construction activities adhere to agency policies, regulatory requirements, contract provisions, and industry best practices.

• Provides oversight and guidance to Construction Project Managers regarding contract budgets, cost control, schedules, change management, and contractor claims.
• Reviews and evaluates contractor claims and change order recommendations.
• Supports oversight and administration of Owner Direct Purchase programs, as applicable.

• Communicates project status, risks, delays, and emerging issues to agency management and leadership.
• Coordinates project activities and resolution of issues with member governments, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Collaborates with Operations and Maintenance staff, including participating in pre-closeout walkthroughs.

• Observes all Safety Policies and Procedures in accordance with the agency Safety Program.
• Must be available to work flexible hours as necessary.
• Ensures implementation and enforcement of agency safety programs at all construction sites to protect employees, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Coordinates with the Safety Services regarding construction-related safety matters.
• Serves on-call for construction-related emergencies and notifies appropriate personnel as required.

• Reviews and ensures proper management of construction-related documentation, reports, and records.
• Performs related work as necessary to support Construction Department and agency objectives.

Disaster Service Worker:
Employees of Tampa Bay Water are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities that promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property, either at the agency or within the local or their own community.