Job Description:
Overview:
The Construction Manager position is responsible for overseeing infrastructure construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedule, budget, quality, and safety while coordinating with contractors, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Lead project administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, change management, pay applications, and closeout documentation as applicable.
- Coordinate with contractors, clients, agencies, and internal disciplines to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
- Support constructability reviews, value engineering, commissioning, startup, and owner training.
- Maintain and review project documentation and reporting to track progress, compliance, and risks.
- Promote job site safety and oversee applicable environmental compliance requirements.
- Directly supervise construction managers, inspectors, resident project representatives, field engineers, and field services personnel.
- Lead and mentor project staff, supporting team development and effective workload coordination.
- Facilitate startup/commissioning activities, punch lists, and coordination with supporting teams (e.g., document control, survey, environmental, land acquisition) as applicable.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.
- Lead project meetings and facilitate resolution of construction, quality, schedule, and contractual issues.
- Support constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve delivery efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 6 years of progressive construction management experience.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) strongly preferred
- Demonstrated capability leading project teams and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of project controls, documentation, and construction administration processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Reliability and dependability.
- Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed.
If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at
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or call (210) 375-9000.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.