Construction Manager – Public Infrastructure

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Public Works team in Houston, TX.

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

Our Public Works team in Houston plays an integral role in delivering municipal infrastructure projects throughout the region. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team supporting public agencies in the successful construction and delivery of critical infrastructure improvements.

Primary Function

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating construction activities, project resources, and documentation to ensure the successful delivery of public infrastructure projects. This includes coordinating with owners, contractors, inspectors, and project teams while managing schedules, budgets, quality, risk, and overall project progress.

We are looking for candidates with construction management experience in either roadway/transportation infrastructure or water/wastewater facilities, including wastewater treatment plants and lift stations. Experience in both is a plus but is not required.

Primary Duties

- Manage and oversee construction activities on public infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, wastewater treatment plants, and lift stations.

- Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, engineers, owners, and other project stakeholders throughout construction.

- Monitor construction progress, schedules, budgets, and overall project performance.

- Review construction plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contractor payment applications.

- Identify and resolve construction-related issues, including field conflicts, schedule delays, and unforeseen site conditions.

- Conduct construction progress meetings and communicate project updates to clients and internal teams.

- Oversee construction inspection activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.

- Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, and jobsite safety compliance.

- Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and construction records.

- Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and record documentation.

Education & Experience Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant construction management experience, preferably on public infrastructure projects.

- Experience managing construction activities on roadway/transportation projects OR water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plants or lift stations.

- Strong understanding of construction methods, plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.

- Experience coordinating with contractors, construction inspectors, engineers, and public-sector clients.

- Ability to manage multiple project priorities and resolve construction-related challenges.

- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience managing construction projects for public agencies, municipalities, counties, or transportation authorities in the Houston region.

- Experience with TxDOT, Harris County, City of Houston, or other regional public infrastructure clients.

- Experience overseeing both roadway/transportation construction and water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities and lift stations.

- Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other relevant professional certifications.

- Experience managing construction inspection teams and coordinating multiple active construction projects.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. Were not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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