Construction Manager

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview:

Woolpert is hiring an experienced Construction Manager to join our dynamic Construction Engineer & Inspection team at in St. George Utah to support our Aviation market. This role will collaborate closely with design engineers, project managers, and market leadership to deliver high-quality infrastructure and airport construction projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing construction phase services, including inspection management, contractor coordination, and client communication. This individual will lead field teams, ensure compliance with contract documents, and implement best practices to drive quality, safety, and project success.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Manage construction inspection activities for infrastructure and aviation projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements
• Lead and supervise inspection staff, providing direction, mentorship, and performance oversight
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations
• Monitor contractor performance, including reviewing submittals and recommending corrective actions when necessary
• Oversee quality of materials and workmanship, ensuring adherence to project specifications
• Provide on-site leadership, including issuing field direction and supporting resolution of construction issues
• Track project progress, prepare daily and weekly reports, and maintain accurate documentation
• Develop meeting agendas, facilitate discussions, and document meeting minutes
• Support project budgeting and scheduling efforts
• Review certified payrolls for compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of as-built drawings
• Promote and enforce job site safety standards and procedures

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 15+ years of construction management or project management experience
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and land development construction practices, including means and methods
• Experience with construction inspection, observation reporting, and quantity tracking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to team members
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to safely navigate construction sites and comply with all safety requirements

Benefits You Will Love:

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.