Water​/Wastewater Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager – Construction Management Group

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Construction Management Group in either Rancho Cordova, CA or Manteca, CA. The successful candidate will have a background in water‑wastewater, storm water, flood control, pipeline, and commercial/public building infrastructure including pump stations, pressure and gravity pipelines, mechanical and electrical systems, and associated structures.

The construction manager will be responsible for inspection, supervision of inspectors, resident engineering, and constructability reviews during the design process. Candidates are expected to assist other Dewberry functional units with deliverables review, estimating, and provide expertise during design. Client types will include municipal/government entities and private developers or builders.

Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience in construction management, engineering, or inspection, and demonstrate an extensive background with relevant certifications and the ability to work with a diverse inspection staff, providing resident project representation (RPR), construction inspection, management, and administration.

• Oversee construction projects and programs for private, public, state, and federal clients.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and participate in price and technical proposals for clients and internal entities.
• Support growth and ensure continued success of construction services related to water, wastewater, storm water, flood control, pipeline, and related infrastructure.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage qualified personnel.
• Support business development by pursuing new clients and project leads and providing construction management and inspection services on planning, design, and construction projects.
• Be successful in financial management, strategic planning, and quality improvement of design and construction services delivery.
• Experience in claims avoidance, risk management, and schedule control.
• Hold relevant certifications for water- and wastewater-related construction management and inspection.

• At least 6 years in increasing levels of project and client management with proven experience in consulting, design, and construction industries.
• At least 6 years of RPR or resident engineer experience.
• BS/BA in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience with CMAR, Design‑Build, and Design‑Bid‑Build project delivery methods.
• Knowledge of current state and federal environmental laws and policies related to design and construction.
• Proficiency with construction management, cost estimation, and scheduling software tools.
• Accomplished technical professional with proven leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability.
• Driving is a requirement; a clean driving record is required.

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. Dewberry is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Dewberry does not sponsor new applicants for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry‑approved written agreement for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third‑party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

The projected range for this position is $111,000‑$169,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions, the range may vary slightly.