Construction Manager

Construction Manager

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.

In the role of Construction Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Oversee, manage, and coordinate the construction activities of general contractors and/or subcontractors
• Communicate and document all changes in scope to the Project Manager, especially any that impact cost, quality, schedule, and safety
• Perform complex construction assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard construction engineering techniques and procedures
• Provide input for updating project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, and cost/budget reports
• Conduct project field coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, bidding, and scheduling
• Receive, issue, and track RFIs, submittals and other documentation
• Perform other duties including on-site safety inspections, document control, verifying project schedules and monitoring daily logs and status reports as needed
• Mentor field staff and young engineers engaged on construction

This position is subject to a governmental background check and a preemployment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction or design certifications
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Wastewater treatment plant and pump station experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), project management software (Prolog), Procore, and Bluebeam
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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. 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. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Virginia-Vienna

Other Locations

United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Construction Services (HDRE)

Job Posting

Jul 14, 2025

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.