Water/Wastewater Project Construction Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Construction Manager, with 5 - 10 years’ experience, to join our Water Business Line - Construction Management team out of our San Diego, CA Area.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team locally with support from one of the best-qualified municipal consulting firms in the country. The Construction Manager, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of construction inspection, construction field management, QA / QC and report documentation, on various construction and/or reconstruction projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment, power generation, manufacturing facilities or other heavy construction projects. The Construction Manager will report to the Senior Construction Manager and/or Project Manager and provide regular updates on daily construction activities for their area of oversight.

Role accountabilities:

The Water/Wastewater Project Construction Manager is responsible for observing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements. This includes conducting punch‑list inspections, reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documents, and preparing detailed daily activity and progress reports. The role also supports project schedule reviews and contractor invoice evaluations.

This position upholds all quality‑assurance standards and monitors compliance with applicable codes. The manager identifies deviations from contract documents and communicates required corrections clearly and professionally to contractors.

Key responsibilities include reviewing submittals and construction documentation, providing technical recommendations, and regularly participating in construction, safety, and site‑coordination meetings. The construction manager monitors and documents contractor resource use—such as labor, materials, and equipment—for field changes and time‑and‑material work, and assists with negotiating basic construction changes.

Additional duties include verifying installation of equipment and materials for payment, maintaining accurate payment‑quantity documentation, and performing necessary mathematical calculations during inspections. Daily site inspections also involve ensuring adherence to Arcadis’ project safety guidelines and coordinating special or material testing inspections as required.

Key attributes:

The role requires strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to analyze and organize large volumes of data. It also demands proven problem‑solving capabilities, including identifying issues, evaluating options, and developing innovative solutions, supported by a high level of mathematical aptitude. Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and demonstrate solid time‑management skills.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook—is essential. The position involves year‑round fieldwork in various weather conditions, potentially hazardous environments, and different shift schedules. The role also requires the physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications: 

•Minimum of 4 years of civil/utility field construction experience.

•Experience with civil construction inspection activities on small to larger sized Heavy Civil construction such as projects Parks and Facilities.

Preferred Qualifications: 

•Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.

•General Contractor experience.

•OSHA 10 Safety and Confined Space Entry Training.

•CCM (Certified Construction Manager).

 

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you