Senior Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join Dominion Water & Sanitation District as a full-time Senior Construction Manager to drive innovative water efficiency improvements statewide! Based in Greenwood Village, CO, our team is at the forefront of water/wastewater management, and we're hiring a capable problem solver to successfully guide our projects from beginning to end.

Pay: $135,000 - $155,000/year, depending on experience

Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance as well as PTO, 9 paid holidays, and a voluntary 457(b) retirement program with up to 7% match

Planned Projects: Water treatment plant upgrades, South Platte diversion, groundwater pump stations, master meter installation, the Chatfield Basin Water Reclamation Facility (in preconstruction), and more

If this sounds like the right project management opportunity, keep reading!

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER EXPECTATIONS:

In this project management role, you'll play a key part in strategic planning, efficient preconstruction, and high-quality construction activities for new water/wastewater storage, conveyance, and treatment facilities. You'll ensure all aspects of the project are completed on time, within budget, and up to our quality standards. Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

Stakeholder Relations

• Fostering positive relationships with partners, residents, governments, contractors, and consultants
• Assisting engineering teams with various functions (such as permitting efforts) to support timely construction delivery

Project Management

• Overseeing multiple projects and ensuring compliance with DWSD safety and quality protocols during all planning/field operations
• Supporting smooth project execution by procuring and managing construction contracts, approving payment applications, developing risk mitigation strategies, resolving project issues, and coordinating the schedule and startup activities with the operations team
• Developing budgets while considering contingencies, scope changes, and unforeseen issues
• Actively monitoring project progress and stepping in where needed to meet timelines and quality expectations
• Helping design and plan ongoing and forecasted projects
• Developing and reporting key performance metrics

Document Management

• Maintaining accurate project documentation (permits, contractor submittals, RFIs, delivery notes, change orders, meeting minutes, etc.) and thoroughly recording all project activities, correspondence, and decisions
• Facilitating smooth communication between the site project teams, engineers, and partners
• Providing updates on milestones, challenges, and accomplishments to the Dominion team, Capital Programs Manager, and other stakeholders

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Coordinating third-party quality assurance audits (QAAs)
• Maintaining the record-keeping platform to support accurate real-time reporting
• Inspecting installed work and stored materials
• Coordinating with engineers and operations teams to manage testing/inspection consultants and approve critical equipment installations

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field
• 8+ years of construction management experience, with proven experience managing projects from beginning to end and handling aspects like scheduling, planning, and cost controls
• Strong understanding of water/wastewater capital construction and project management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow up with crew members to ensure issues are properly resolved
• Ability to wear all PPE and work in various environments, including a professional office, different job sites, and a construction trailer
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (specifically Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with scheduling software (i.e., Procore, Primavera P6, or MS Project)
• Valid driver's license with a willingness to conduct site visits and travel to meetings in/out of our service area
• Sharp attention to detail with meticulous documentation & recordkeeping skills
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with external agencies, partners, and contractors/developers in person, over the phone, and through email
• Effective organizational, multitasking, and time management skills

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) license and experience working directly for a municipality, water district, or related contractor would be preferred.

BECOME OUR NEW SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER!

Since 2004, Dominion Water & Sanitation District has been at the forefront of renewable water development, managing a robust water supply portfolio and advancing groundbreaking initiatives, including Colorado's only regional rainwater harvesting pilot project. As a wholesale water and wastewater provider serving Northwest Douglas County, we are committed to excellence, efficiency, and innovative solutions that support sustainable growth for our communities. Our dynamic, positive culture encourages collaboration, continuous improvement, and fresh thinking, making DWSD an exciting place for growth-minded professionals who want to contribute, innovate, and help shape the future of water resource management.

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Reach out today using our initial application and reach new heights in your career!