Lead Construction Manager - Water - St. Louis

Why Black and Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care , and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for leading projects through construction phases. Project types could include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, water / wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. Skillset shall include coordinating and communicating with the EOR, sub-consultants, utility owners, contractor and other stakeholders performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct staff and perform client management activities to support our Water/Wastewater team. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports
• Prepare and review documentation for disputes, such as RFI responses, change order development, and issues or claim
• Successfully assist owner managing and delivering projects on time and on budget 
• Utilize internal Project Management Information Systems. Procore experience preferred
• Present findings to clients and design team through effective oral and written communication
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with EOR, Contractor and clients through frequent interactions
• Attend, and lead when appropriate, monthly progress meetings and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team
• Lead and manage construction administration phases of projects for owner including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, pay application processing, for ongoing construction projects
• Coordinate and manage staffing efforts for field and field office staff Take technical and management responsibility of tasks and delegate effectively to junior staff
• Forecast upcoming staffing requirements and other project needs for efficiency
• Manage and coordinate subconsultant firms for the program and monitor costs and invoices
• Assist in preparation and review of client fee proposals and construction phase budgeting

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
• PE license preferred
• 18 + years of water/wastewater project experience pump stations and pipelines  
• Excel, Bluebeam, Microsoft Suite, and Procore experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 18+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 5 years of previous construction manager experience.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA training preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.