About this opportunity
HDR lists this Senior Construction Manager - Water projects opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Construction Manager – Water Business Group (Arizona)
At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities. Our Water Business Group focuses on delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater, developing sustainable supplies, and protecting communities through flood control. As a Senior Construction Manager, you will play a key role in leading change, driving progress, and leaving a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities
Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control
Prepare the Project Management Plan and Construction Management Plan
Develop and implement procedures for construction contract administration, including document, change, time, cost, quality, and safety management
Perform additional construction management activities such as procurement of construction schedules, subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms, constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating, schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations
Administer and manage construction activities
Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements
Perform value engineering and constructability reviews
Coordinate local bidding efforts for field quotes
Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
Coordinate document management
Coordinate, expedite, and review construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications
Prepare, issue, and negotiate Change Orders
Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules
Control the project budget and schedule
Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections
Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports
Coordinate local bidding efforts
Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE)
Previous experience with water infrastructure construction projects
Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web‑based collaboration software for the exchange of documents
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including construction contracts, document, time, cost, and quality management, change management, site safety, estimating, bidding, purchase orders, scheduling, and cost control.
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with Owners, Engineers, Contractors, and other stakeholders.
Commitment to be an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
No visa sponsorship available for this position.
Primary Location: United States – Arizona – Phoenix
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Construction Services (HDRE)
Job Posting: Apr 21, 2026
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.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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