Construction Coordinator - Owners Rep - Water 1

Why Black and Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Office Engineer specializing in Water/Wastewater Infrastructure to provide technical support to our staff of Construction Coordinators in the field. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, along with a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects within this sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Construction Coordinator (CC) in project tasks, such as:
  • Data gathering for project correspondence, claims, change orders, etc.
  • Participation in meetings and minutes preparation and/or revision (if needed).
  • Get deeply prepared and knowledgeable of the project scope, critical activities, potential issues, in order to represent the Construction Coordinator in meetings when necessary.
  • Be Accountable and OWN your own project.
• Conduct site visits in coordination with the CC to monitor ongoing work, support inspection oversight, and provide a short summary of site visit findings.
• Follow up and quality check on Weekly Progress Reports.
• Develop and update project One-Pagers (coordinate quality check w/ CC)
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for Change Orders and project updates
• Review and track compliance logs (Buy American, AIS, BABA)
• Monitor project test results logs (rebar, concrete, compaction, water pressure, disinfection, infiltration/exfiltration, etc.)
• Perform quality control checks of inspection documentation and records in coordination with Document Control 
• Assist with project schedule review and tracking in coordinaion with Inspection to validate data. 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and techniques specific to water and wastewater systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or Engineering In Training License (EIT) Certificate.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or CCM are a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

Competencies

Salary Plan

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