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Job Description:

Position Summary

The Construction Manager – Utilities Infrastructure is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the construction and rehabilitation of utility infrastructure projects. This role manages multiple projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, to specification, and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead day-to-day construction management of utilities infrastructure projects, including main installations, service connections, pump stations, substations, duct banks, and related civil works.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, construction schedules, phasing, and work sequencing.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget; implement corrective actions to mitigate delays or cost overruns.
• Coordinate constructability reviews of design documents and provide feedback to design teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field orders, and change management processes.
• Oversee project closeout, including punch lists, as-built documentation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Site Supervision & Field Coordination

• Direct and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and field staff on multiple sites.
• Conduct regular site walks to verify quality, progress, and compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Resolve field conflicts and unforeseen conditions, including utility conflicts, site constraints, and access issues.
• Coordinate construction activities with operations, maintenance, traffic control, and adjacent stakeholders to minimize disruptions.
• Chair or participate in weekly progress meetings and site coordination meetings.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture in accordance with OSHA, company, and client requirements.
• Review and approve contractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and site-specific safety procedures.
• Ensure quality control procedures are implemented, including inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Verify that work complies with applicable codes, standards, permits, and environmental requirements.
• Respond to and investigate safety incidents, non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Cost Control & Contract Administration

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and cost estimates.
• Monitor and track construction costs, quantities, and unit rates; review and verify contractor progress payment applications.
• Review and evaluate change order requests, negotiate pricing, and recommend approval/denial.
• Assist in procurement of contractors and vendors; participate in bid review and contractor selection.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, including daily reports, photographs, logs, and correspondence.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination

• Coordinate with public agencies, utility owners, municipalities, and regulatory bodies for approvals, inspections, and permits.
• Engage with property owners, businesses, and the public regarding access, service interruptions, and construction impacts.
• Provide timely communication on project status, risks, and mitigation plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support community outreach efforts as needed, including attending public meetings or hearings.

Technical & Leadership Duties

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards for underground and overhead utility infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance related (not limited to trenching, shoring, HDD, open-cut, pipe installation, testing, tie-ins, and restorations).
• Mentor junior staff and field engineers; foster a collaborative, solution-oriented project environment.
• Identify opportunities for constructability improvements, innovation, and cost savings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of progressive experience in heavy civil or utility infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience managing field construction for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods for underground utilities and associated civil works.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer, Certified Construction Manager, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience with public works or regulated utilities and associated procurement and contract requirements.
• Familiarity with GIS systems, asset management platforms, and project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience working in live utility environments and coordinating tie-ins and shutdowns.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to oversee multiple contractors and concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations, environmental requirements, and applicable construction codes.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience with construction management platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.

Key Performance Indicators

• Adherence to project schedule and budget.
• Safety performance (e.g., incident rates, compliance with safety protocols).
• Quality of work (inspection results, rework levels, compliance with specs).
• Stakeholder satisfaction (internal clients, regulators, community).
• Accuracy and timeliness of project documentation and reporting.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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