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Central States Water Resources

Regional Construction Manager Lafayette, LA

Central States Water Resources, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595

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Location: Lafayette, LA

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Construction Manager to oversee construction projects in the Lafayette, LA area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, with a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget. This role requires regular travel throughout the assigned area.

The

Regional Construction Manager

is responsible for helping facilitate all phases of capital construction projects within their assigned state or region. This position works with our CSWR Central Construction Team in St. Louis, MO to ensure projects are properly identified, prioritized, permitted, and executed safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and budget expectations. The role serves as a key liaison between field construction activities and CSWR’s Central Construction Group at the corporate office. Residency in the state managed is required.

Primary Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and provide information for the preparation of scopes of work (in detail) for capital projects across assigned utility systems

Conduct and manage due diligence on proposed projects and provide findings to CSWR’s Central Construction Group for collaboration

Assist in all phases of a project from planning, engineering, preconstruction, construction and closeout

Oversee day-to-day on site construction activities for all regional capital projects, ensuring compliance with safety, company standards, budgets, and schedules

Assist with expanding our network of partners, manage and monitor contractors, and other third-party vendors throughout project lifecycle

Assist with ensuring all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements are met during construction

Coordinate with CSWR’s Central Construction Group, engineering, and operations and in-house construction teams to ensure proper project handoff and closeout

Report project progress and performance metrics to CSWR’s Central Construction Group

Assist as needed with the preparation and submission of required state and environmental permits and related filings

Provide input and feedback to improve construction processes, standards, and cost control measures

Support Regional leadership with budget planning, forecasting, and strategic capital improvement initiatives

Perform other department-related duties as assigned

Personal Attributes

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem

Attention to Detail - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task

Communication, Oral & Written- Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the spoken/written word

Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures

Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards

Judgment - Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task

Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems

Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

Teamwork - Ability to work as part of a team

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations

Education & Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

5+ years of utility construction experience with a preference for water and wastewater utility experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple capital projects simultaneously

Strong working knowledge of permitting, environmental compliance, and construction standards

Familiarity with project management tools and data reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, MS Project, Smartsheet) preferred

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Utilities

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