Water/Wastewater Construction Manager

Water/Wastewater Construction Manager

At Ditesco, an ESP Company, we don’t just manage projects – we deliver success. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are a full-service engineering, program, project, and construction management firm dedicated to turning vision into reality. Since 2006, we’ve been the trusted partner bridging the gap between owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional results. From water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, municipal facilities, and fiber telecommunications, we drive infrastructure projects forward – on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Construction Manager at Ditesco, you will manage the construction of water, wastewater, utility, and heavy civil projects across the Front Range region. The role is primarily owner’s agent and single point of contact and responsibility for the owner managing the general contractor on the owner’s behalf. The work includes managing and coordinating the overall project team (Owner, Contractor, and Engineer) to achieve the best project outcome.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties below satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Duties are varied in nature and include:

• Project Oversight and Administration: Develop and maintain Project Management Plans (PMP), schedules, and budgets, including processing monthly contractor pay requests and invoices.
• Project Management: Provide management and oversight throughout all phases of a construction project/projects including budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management to execute the client’s project goals and objectives.
• Contractor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact and lead meetings between the owner, design team, and general contractor to ensure project goals are met.
• Quality Assurance and Inspection: Oversee on-site inspectors, review contractor work for compliance with technical specifications, and ensure proper installation of Infrastructure. Direct and manage inspection staff.
• Change Order & Risk Management: Evaluate contractor proposals for change orders, negotiate costs, and implement Risk Management plans to prevent delays.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations, including site discharges, and manage permitting.
• Commissioning and Closeout: Coordinate construction startups, system tie-ins, and operator training to transition the facility to operations, including the finalization of record drawings.
• Manage Company Initiatives: Track and report on job profitability, assist in identification and development of future work opportunities, and assist in development and presentation of proposals for new work.
• Perform related work as required or other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related field.
• Special Licensing or Certification: Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado; Certified Construction Manager; Project Management Professional or ability to obtain licensure or certification within 12 months of date of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering and construction with an emphasis in the following areas:
  • Project/Construction Management and Contract Administration.
  • Quality Management, Cost, and Schedule Control.
  • Construction Management related to Municipal, State and Federal Agency projects.
  • Demonstrated team player.
• Experience with large capital projects with particular emphasis on water and wastewater treatment plants and large diameter collection and distribution pipelines.
• Experience in common industry delivery models including CM/GC or, CMaR, Hard-Bid and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and knowledge of engineering and construction principles and practices related to heavy civil, public facilities, water and/or wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure.
• Experience in projects using membrane filtration and/or potable reuse.
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring project team members.
• Ability to foster teamwork, lead, develop professional relationships, mentor, and train.
• Experience complying with and ensuring with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
• Experience maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
• Experience preparing budgets and proposals, managing contracts and project costs.
• Experience with business development and proposal support.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses