Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Construction Manager (CM) to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and utilities located in the greater Charlotte, NC, area. The CM will manage the construction, coordination, documentation and inspection activities for various water and wastewater facilities and pipeline projects in the area. Some travel within western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina may be required. 

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Generally, job duties will be to lead and complete construction management tasks and assignments, serve as a construction/project manager, and interface with clients as it related to the delivery of water, sewer, and stormwater related projects. You will be expected to act independently during the execution of construction management responsibilities, fully manage projects throughout the construction and commissioning lifecycle, supervise construction observers, be responsible for effectively managing Hazen's quality, schedules and budgets, and serve as a mentor to other Hazen construction management staff. More specifically, job duties may include:

• Reviewing and interpreting Contract Documents including project specifications and drawings.
• Assisting in the review of RFIs and shop drawings prepared by the Contractor.
• Preparing sketches and assembling data for the Design Engineer's use.
• Coordinating and facilitating communication between the Contractor, the Design Engineer, the Facility Managers, and the Owner.
• Managing the field inspection of Contractor's daily operations for compliance with contract documents. Perform Q/C on CM operations.
• Reviewing Contractor’s schedules, periodic pay estimates and managing the review of change orders.
• Use of cloud-based software for project documentation such as PROCORE, e-Builder, ACC, etc.
• Other Construction and Project management activities as needed.
• Interfacing with clients and performing client management activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience as a Construction Manager in heavy civil or environmental trades. Experience functioning as a CM representing an Owner or Engineer in the water/wastewater industry preferred. Prior experience as a construction inspector/observer is considered a plus, but does not substitute the required experience as a Construction Manager.
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required and the ability to learn construction specific software (i.e., PROCORE, E-Builder).

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), OSHA 10 certification, and/or other industry certifications preferred

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location