Construction Manager - CMS
Listed on 2026-04-17
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Construction
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment‑focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World
, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation. As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here. The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems.
If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!
MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities,
MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry‑leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi‑disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.
The Role
MWH is currently seeking a Construction Manager to join our construction management services (CMS) group in support of critical infrastructure construction work in Northern California
. The Construction Manager will oversee the appointed project staff and support service consultants to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the project plans and specifications, as well as requirements of the contract and the expectations of the client. Reporting directly to MWH’s Area Manager, the Construction Manager is the primary interface with the owner and the contractor and with the engineer of record and regulatory representatives.
In addition to providing construction management on all project phases from procurement, through bid, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, start-up and close-out phases, the Construction Manager will assist in new business development opportunities.
- Oversee and manage process mechanical operations in water and wastewater construction projects from start to finish
- Interface with client, oversight representatives, regulatory agencies, etc., for both business development and project execution.
- Make decisions and recommendations that can improve corporate relationship with client and profitability of managed projects.
- Develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients or geographical area.
- Initiate and maintain liaison with client, consultants and contractors to facilitate construction activities.
- Ensure all client, company, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to properly.
- Complete project objectives and performance standards within boundaries of client policies and procedures.
- Provide oversight and direction to all activities associated with construction management, contract administration, contract planning/execution, contractor’s scheduling review and analysis, change order management, and quality assurance oversight with field inspection functions, as required.
- Monitor and control to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
- Evaluate contractor’s detailed cost proposals and develop preliminary cost estimate.
- Plan, coordinate, and/or supervise activities of all company and consultant personnel on assigned project(s).
- Will have day-to-day supervisory responsibility over support and professional construction management staff.
- Authorize/approve all purchase requisitions, change requests, etc., within signature authority.
- Implement company safety program. Assure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Attend industry networking events.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical or electrical), construction management,…
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