Construction Manager Water

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

We are seeking a Construction Manager to be a part of the delivery of water infrastructure and pipeline systems supporting key client developments onsite in Virginia. This role will be managing construction activities for water and wastewater systems, ensuring alignment with Mott MacDonald’s sustainability and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction management for water infrastructure components of hyperscale infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment systems
• Oversee site operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as external contractors and utility providers
• Manage construction schedules, budgets, procurement, and risk mitigation strategies
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide technical input during design and pre-construction phases
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and maintain strong client relationships
• Support field engineering and administration, including documentation and reporting

Candidate Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on water infrastructure
• Proven experience in delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects, preferably in data centre or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of water systems, pipeline construction, water storage tanks, hydraulic pump stations, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent preferred
• Experience with digital construction tools and BIM is an asset

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. 

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.