Senior Construction Manager

Salary Range: $135,000–$155,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Dominion Water & Sanitation District (DWSD) is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of major capital projects, with an immediate focus on construction of the Chatfield Basin Water Reclamation Facility. This is a distinctive opportunity for a construction professional who can coordinate multiple prime contractors, directly supervise three Project Engineers, and take responsibility for the integrated performance of the overall project.

The successful candidate will bring strong general contractor or multi-prime project management experience and be comfortable managing contracts, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, field coordination, commissioning, and issue resolution from preconstruction through closeout. Prior municipal or water district employment is not required. Experience in a municipal or public utility environment is valuable when it involves a comparable multi-prime delivery structure.

About Dominion Water & Sanitation District

Dominion Water & Sanitation District (DWSD) is a wholesale water and wastewater provider located in northwest Douglas County, Colorado. Dominion is advancing a significant portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure to support sustainable growth and reliable service for the communities it serves.

Dominion’s planned capital program includes the Chatfield Basin Water Reclamation Facility, water treatment plant upgrades, the South Platte Diversion, raw water and groundwater pump stations and pipelines, lift stations and force mains, the Waterton Road Water Line, and master meter installations.

Dominion offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where employees have a direct role in shaping major infrastructure, improving project delivery, and supporting the long-term future of a growing utility.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Capital Programs Manager, the Senior Construction Manager supports planning and preconstruction activities and directly manages construction of water storage and conveyance, wastewater conveyance, and wastewater treatment facilities. The position also directly supervises three Project Engineers who assist with contractor coordination and management of the work.

The immediate priority is to manage construction of the Chatfield Basin Water Reclamation Facility using a multi-prime delivery approach. Acting in an owner-side general contractor capacity, the Senior Construction Manager will lead the Project Engineers and coordinate multiple prime contractors, consultants, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, operators, and project partners so that the work functions as one integrated construction program.

This role requires a seasoned construction manager who can see across scopes, anticipate interface risks, provide clear direction to staff, hold contractors accountable, maintain complete project records, and drive timely decisions while protecting safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior-level construction professional with substantial experience serving as a general contractor, construction manager, or project manager on complex capital projects. The strongest candidates will have direct experience coordinating multiple prime contractors or independently contracted trades and managing the gaps, overlaps, sequencing, and shared responsibilities that arise in a multi-prime environment.

The successful candidate will also be an effective people leader who can supervise, coach, and coordinate three Project Engineers, establish clear assignments and expectations, review their work, and use the team effectively to manage contractors and field activities.

The successful candidate does not need to come from a municipality. Dominion is especially interested in candidates whose general contractor, consulting, industrial, utility, treatment plant, or public infrastructure experience demonstrates the ability to take comprehensive ownership of construction delivery.

Key attributes include:

·    Direct general contractor or multi-prime construction management experience on complex capital projects

·    Experience supervising and developing project engineers or comparable technical staff

·    Ability to delegate contractor-management and field-coordination assignments while maintaining accountability for overall project outcomes

·    Ability to integrate multiple contracts and scopes into a coordinated project schedule and field execution plan

·    Strong command of contract administration, cost control, change management, payment review, risk management, and documentation

·    Experience identifying scope gaps, trade interfaces, sequencing conflicts, and potential claims before they disrupt the work

·    Demonstrated ability to lead coordination among owners, designers, contractors, consultants, inspectors, suppliers, operators, and permitting agencies

·    Sound judgment and confidence resolving complex field issues, disputes, schedule impacts, and competing priorities

·    A practical, hands-on presence in the field, paired with strong executive-level communication and reporting skills

·    High standards for safety, quality, accountability, organization, and follow-through

This role is ideal for a construction leader who enjoys developing staff, taking ownership of complicated projects, and bringing multiple independent parties together to deliver one successful outcome.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Prime Construction Leadership

·    Serve as Dominion’s lead construction representative and coordinate multiple prime contractors as an integrated project team

·    Establish clear expectations for scope interfaces, access, sequencing, temporary facilities, site logistics, shared conditions, and contractor coordination

·    Identify and resolve gaps, overlaps, conflicts, and dependencies among prime contracts

·    Lead regular contractor coordination, schedule, risk, and issue-resolution meetings

·    Hold contractors and consultants accountable for contractual obligations, safety, quality, schedule, documentation, and timely decision-making

Project Engineer Supervision & Team Leadership

·    Directly supervise three Project Engineers who assist with managing contractors and construction activities

·    Assign and prioritize contractor coordination, field observation, documentation, schedule, cost, quality, and issue-resolution responsibilities

·    Provide clear direction, coaching, technical guidance, and feedback to support consistent and effective performance

·    Review staff work and project information, remove barriers, and ensure issues are elevated and resolved promptly

·    Coordinate the team’s workload and maintain clear accountability for project-wide outcomes

Project & Contract Management

·    Manage projects from planning and preconstruction through construction, startup, commissioning, closeout, and transition to Operations

·    Procure, administer, and coordinate construction contracts, consultants, suppliers, testing firms, and inspection services

·    Review schedules, payment applications, change requests, claims, submittals, requests for information, and contractor deliverables

·    Develop and manage budgets, contingencies, forecasts, cost controls, scope changes, and risk mitigation strategies

·    Monitor progress and take timely action to protect project milestones, quality requirements, and budget objectives

Preconstruction, Planning & Constructability

·    Provide construction input during design, permitting, procurement, and preconstruction

·    Review plans, specifications, bid packages, phasing, logistics, and construction sequencing for constructability and completeness

·    Support procurement strategy and packaging of work for single-prime, multi-prime, and other delivery approaches

·    Coordinate construction requirements with engineering, Operations, permitting agencies, and project partners

Safety, Quality & Field Oversight

·    Administer Dominion safety protocols throughout construction and field operations

·    Monitor contractor safety compliance and reinforce a proactive, accountable safety culture

·    Inspect installed work, stored materials, and construction activities for compliance with project requirements

·    Coordinate quality assurance audits, testing, inspections, startup activities, and approval of critical equipment installations

Project Controls, Documentation & Reporting

·    Maintain complete and accurate project records, including permits, submittals, transmittals, RFIs, delivery records, change orders, meeting minutes, correspondence, decisions, and field conditions

·    Maintain project management and record-keeping systems that support accurate, real-time reporting

·    Track and report performance metrics, milestones, risks, challenges, decisions, and accomplishments

·    Facilitate clear communication among site teams, engineers, contractors, consultants, Operations staff, leadership, and external stakeholders

Stakeholder Coordination

·    Build effective working relationships with partner entities, residents, government agencies, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders

·    Represent Dominion professionally in project meetings, field coordination, and external communications

·    Support permitting and agency coordination needed for timely construction delivery

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

·    Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field

·    At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible construction management experience

·    Demonstrated experience managing construction projects from planning through closeout, including scheduling, planning, cost control, contract administration, and field coordination

·    General contractor experience or direct multi-prime project management experience overseeing multiple independently contracted scopes

·    Demonstrated experience supervising, directing, or developing project engineers or comparable technical staff

·    Experience with water, wastewater, treatment facilities, utilities, industrial construction, heavy civil construction, or similarly complex capital projects is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Other Requirements

·    Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, cost management, change management, risk management, and documentation

·    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management or scheduling software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent platforms

·    Ability to lead staff and manage multiple projects, contractors, vendors, and priorities simultaneously

·    Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills

·    Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow complex issues through resolution

·    Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct site evaluations and travel to meetings within and outside Dominion’s service area

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation is preferred. Comparable experience working for a general contractor, construction management firm, consultant, municipality, water district, public utility, or industrial owner will be considered based on its relevance to Dominion’s multi-prime delivery needs.

Work Location & Environment

This position works in both a professional office environment and active construction settings. The successful candidate will be based from the construction trailer at the Chatfield Basin Water Reclamation Facility site until the project is complete and will conduct site visits throughout Dominion’s service area.

The role requires work around active construction areas and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, including protective footwear, a reflective vest, hardhat, and safety glasses.

Total Rewards

Dominion offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families.

Hiring Range: $135,000 - $155,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits Package

·    100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

·    Twenty (20) days of paid time off annually

·    Nine (9) paid holidays

·    Voluntary 457(b) retirement program with up to a 7% employer match

Application & Selection

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and cover to Michelle Byers at michelle.byers@dominionwsd.com.

This recruitment is open until filled. The selection process may include an initial phone screening, followed by a panel interview. A final interview may be conducted for top candidates.

For questions, contact:

Clayton Roberts
CPS HR Consulting
croberts@cpshr.us
(916) 471-3151