Senior Construction Manager - Water projects

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. Responsibilities Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control Prepare the Project Management Plan of Construction Management Plan Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration such activities including document, change, time, cost, quality and safety management, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team Perform additional construction management activities, including development procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations Administer and manage construction activities Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements Perform value engineering and constructability reviews Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages Review or coordinate review of Coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules Control the project budget and schedule Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports Coordinate local bidding efforts Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) Previous experience with water infrastructure construction projects Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog) Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web-based collaboration software for the exchange of documents Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc. Experience with Microsoft Office Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc. Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Primary Location United States-Arizona-Phoenix Industry Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Business Class Construction Services (HDRE) Job Posting Apr 21, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. 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