Construction Manager

Wildlands is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our growing engineering and environmental restoration team in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. This position will oversee the successful delivery of complex municipal construction projects as well as turnkey projects designed and delivered by our in-house engineering team.

The ideal candidate is an organized, solutions-oriented construction professional who understands how to manage projects from planning and preconstruction through construction, closeout, and final acceptance. This role requires strong field experience, an understanding of civil and environmental construction, and the ability to coordinate effectively with municipal clients, contractors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Our projects may include stream and wetland restoration, dam removal, stormwater improvements, flood mitigation, site development, utility work, green infrastructure, and other complex public infrastructure projects.

Company Information

Wildlands Engineering, Inc. was founded in 2007 and focuses on stream and wetland restoration, watershed planning and assessment, aquatic organism passage, dam removal, and water quality management. Wildlands Engineering is the leading mitigation provider in North Carolina and is one of the most prolific ecosystem restoration firms in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. With offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, Wildlands Engineering provides water resources engineering, ecosystem restoration, mitigation banking, and consulting services to an array of clients, including local and state government and conservation organizations.

Our dedicated, motivated, and highly trained team has experience in all aspects water resource planning, design and implementation. Wildlands has its own construction company and offers the opportunity for engineering and construction staff to coordinate on complex and meaningful projects. Wildlands Engineering is committed to a watershed and ecosystem approach to ecological restoration and water quality management, and we provide exceptional services to our clients in an ethical, innovative, and time-sensitive manner.

Wildlands Engineering is a family oriented employee-owned firm with a dynamic culture defined by innovation and entrepreneurism.

Benefits Summary

Wildlands Engineering realizes the importance of a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their families. As part of Wildlands Engineering’s total compensation package, we offer employer-subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance and employer-sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid family leave, and seven annual floating holidays employees may use at their discretion.

Wildlands Engineering matches up to 5% of employee contributions to the employer-provided retirement savings 401(k) plan or Roth 401(k) plan.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Work with in-house engineers and scientists to integrate design and construction considerations from project inception through completion.
• Help identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Assist with procurement, contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations
• Lead regular contractor/owner/engineer coordination meetings and distribute meeting documents as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, owners, inspectors, municipal agencies, and other stakeholders during construction.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of project contract documents, specifications, and project manual requirements.
• Review contractor payment applications and…