Water Wastewater Construction Manager

Role: Water/Wastewater Construction Manager
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Salary: $105,000 – $140,000
Duration: Permanent/Direct Hire

Lead major infrastructure projects. Drive results. Make an impact.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead complex civil and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on water and wastewater treatment facilities and large-diameter pipelines. This is an opportunity to take a leadership role from project planning through commissioning and closeout while working closely with owners, engineers, contractors, and public agencies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead construction projects through all phases, managing budgets, schedules, risks, contracts, and stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between owners, design teams, and general contractors.

• Lead contractor meetings, oversee inspection teams, and ensure work meets technical specifications and quality standards.

• Evaluate and negotiate change orders while proactively managing project risks and potential delays.

• Oversee permitting, safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate construction startup, system tie-ins, operator training, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Track project profitability and contribute to proposals and future business opportunities.

• Lead, mentor, and develop project and inspection staff.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive civil engineering/construction experience, including project management and contract administration.

• Experience with large capital projects, ideally water/wastewater treatment plants and large-diameter collection or distribution pipelines.

• Knowledge of CM/GC, CMaR, Hard-Bid, and other project delivery methods.

• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, quality, and risk management.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Colorado PE, CCM, or PMP preferred—or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Experience with membrane filtration, potable reuse, heavy civil, public facilities, utilities, or business development is a plus.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and have a direct impact on critical water and wastewater infrastructure while continuing to grow your leadership and project management career.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.