Senior Construction Manager Municipal Construction Services Leader

Help us build the futureand lead the growth of our municipal construction services practice.

Our global network is made up of architects designers planners engineers and environmental scientists all working toward the same goal: delivering sustainable outcomes for communities. Join a collaborative technically strong organization where you will be empowered to build teams grow client relationships and deliver impactful municipal infrastructure.

Who are we looking for

Our Construction Management Group is expanding in response to increasing demand from municipal clients. We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager / Municipal Construction Services Leader to join our team and help grow and lead our municipal construction management practice working closely with our established and respected water wastewater transportation and civil design engineers.

This role is ideal for a proven construction services leader with deep municipal experience who thrives at the intersection of project delivery people leadership and business development.

In the problem-solving business leadership and relationships matter.

Our vision is to ensure energy water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to this role you will help shape how construction services support that visionby building trusted municipal partnerships developing high-performing teams and integrating construction-phase insight into planning and design from day one.

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team this position will involve:

Construction & Project Leadership

• Providing senior-level project and construction management for municipal water wastewater utility transportation and civil infrastructure projects including pipelines pump stations reservoirs treatment facilities roadway and utility improvements.
• Overseeing construction services delivered under Design-Bid-Build CMAR/ Design-Build and JOC delivery methods.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to municipal clients throughout planning design procurement construction startup and closeout phases.
• Reviewing design documents for constructability phasing risk schedule and cost impacts in coordination with design engineers.
• Managing contractor performance change management claims mitigation and dispute resolution on behalf of the client.

Client Services & Business Development

• Acting as a Client Service Manager for key municipal agencies maintaining long-term relationships with public works water wastewater and utility departments.
• Identifying shaping and securing new construction management and program management opportunities with existing and new municipal clients.
• Leading or supporting proposal development interviews and procurement strategies including delivery method selection and CM procurement support.
• Partnering with internal design teams to deliver integrated full-lifecycle solutions to municipal clients.

People & Practice Leadership

• Building mentoring and leading construction management teams including Construction Managers Resident Engineers and Inspectors.
• Developing staffing plans succession strategies and training programs to support sustained growth.
• Championing a culture of safety quality accountability and collaboration across project teams.
• Supporting financial performance of the construction services practice including revenue growth utilization and margin management.

Operational & Financial Management

• Managing the financial performance of consulting services contracts including fee development invoicing forecasting and change management.
• Establishing consistent construction management processes tools and best practices aligned with firm standards.
• Leveraging document control and construction management systems (e.g. Procore or equivalent).

Education:

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 15 years of construction management experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects with a strong focus on water and wastewater facilities and pipelines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; CCM certification a plus.
• Demonstrated success in business development client service management and revenue growth within the municipal sector.
• Proven ability to build lead and mentor multidisciplinary construction services teams.
• Strong understanding of public-sector procurement contracting permitting and regulatory requirements.

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