Lead Construction Manager - Water - St. Louis Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Lead Construction Manager - Water - St. Louis

Date : Aug 29, 2025

Location : Creve Coeur, MO, US

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 109519

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time / Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : No

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for leading projects through construction phases. Project types could include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, water / wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. Skillset shall include coordinating and communicating with the EOR, sub-consultants, utility owners, contractor and other stakeholders performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct staff and perform client management activities to support our Water / Wastewater team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports
• Prepare and review documentation for disputes, such as RFI responses, change order development, and issues or claim
• Successfully assist owner managing and delivering projects on time and on budget
• Utilize internal Project Management Information Systems. Procore experience preferred
• Present findings to clients and design team through effective oral and written communication
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with EOR, Contractor and clients through frequent interactions
• Attend, and lead when appropriate, monthly progress meetings and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team
• Lead and manage construction administration phases of projects for owner including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, pay application processing, for ongoing construction projects
• Coordinate and manage staffing efforts for field and field office staff. Take technical and management responsibility of tasks and delegate effectively to junior staff
• Forecast upcoming staffing requirements and other project needs for efficiency
• Manage and coordinate subconsultant firms for the program and monitor costs and invoices
• Assist in preparation and review of client fee proposals and construction phase budgeting

Management and Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications

OSHA Training

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Physical Demands :

Work Environment :

Competencies

Salary Plan

CNS : Construction Services

Job Grade

006

Black & Veatch is committed to equal employment opportunity. For our EEO policy statements and additional details, please refer to the original postings. This role is 100 percent ESOP-owned, with employee-owners sharing in company success.

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