Description
Wildlands is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our growing engineering and environmental
restoration team in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. This position will oversee the successful delivery of complex
municipal construction projects as well as turnkey projects designed and delivered by our in-house engineering team.
The ideal candidate is an organized, solutions-oriented construction professional who understands how to manage
projects from planning and preconstruction through construction, closeout, and final acceptance. This role requires
strong field experience, an understanding of civil and environmental construction, and the ability to coordinate
effectively with municipal clients, contractors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
Our projects may include stream and wetland restoration, dam removal, stormwater improvements, flood mitigation,
site development, utility work, green infrastructure, and other complex public infrastructure projects.
Company Information
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. was founded in 2007 and focuses on stream and wetland restoration, watershed planning
and assessment, aquatic organism passage, dam removal, and water quality management. Wildlands Engineering is the
leading mitigation provider in North Carolina and is one of the most prolific ecosystem restoration firms in the Southeast
and Mid-Atlantic. With offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, Wildlands Engineering
provides water resources engineering, ecosystem restoration, mitigation banking, and consulting services to an array of
clients, including local and state government and conservation organizations. Our dedicated, motivated, and highly
trained team has experience in all aspects water resource planning, design and implementation. Wildlands has its own
construction company and offers the opportunity for engineering and construction staff to coordinate on complex and
meaningful projects. Wildlands Engineering is committed to a watershed and ecosystem approach to ecological
restoration and water quality management, and we provide exceptional services to our clients in an ethical, innovative,
and time-sensitive manner. Wildlands Engineering is a family oriented employee-owned firm with a dynamic culture
defined by innovation and entrepreneurism.
Benefits Summary
Wildlands Engineering realizes the importance of a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their
families. As part of Wildlands Engineering’s total compensation package, we offer employer-subsidized medical, dental
and vision insurance and employer-sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees
receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid family leave, and seven annual floating holidays employees
may use at their discretion. Wildlands Engineering matches up to 5% of employee contributions to the employer provided retirement savings 401(k) plan or Roth 401(k) plan.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Work with in-house engineers and scientists to integrate design and construction considerations from project inception through completion.
- Help identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, constructability, cost, and schedule.
- Assist with procurement, contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations
- Lead regular contractor/owner/engineer coordination meetings and distribute meeting documents as required.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, owners, inspectors, municipal agencies, and other stakeholders during construction.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of project contract documents, specifications, and project manual requirements.
- Review contractor payment applications and supporting documentation for accuracy and contract compliance; recommend approval for payment.
- Issue field bulletins and coordinate changes required during construction.
- Coordinate, manage, and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely resolution of field issues.
- Ensure contractor adherence to contract requirements, specifications, testing protocols, special inspections, and quality control measures.
- Track and monitor overall project schedule and coordinate regularly with contractors regarding progress and critical milestones.
- Maintain accurate project records.
- Conduct regular site visits and provide construction oversight to verify that work is progressing according to plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate field inspections to resolve construction conflicts.
- Evaluate field conditions and coordinate appropriate design or construction modifications with the engineering team.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of progressive construction management experience, preferably with civil, environmental, infrastructure, or municipal projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- Experience administering stream restoration, infrastructure, municipal, utility, transportation, water/wastewater, or public works projects preferred.
- Working knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, project manuals, and project scheduling principles.
- Strong understanding of RFI, submittal, pay application, testing, inspection, and change management processes.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead meetings, manage multiple projects, and coordinate diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Physical Demands
- Ability to frequently walk over rough, uneven surfaces.
- Part of the job requirements and the physical demands are performed in outdoor weather conditions with frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat or cold.
PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Email (preferred method): resumes@wildlandseng.com
Mailing Address: 312 W. Millbrook Rd, Suite 225, Raleigh, NC, 27609
The cover letter should identify your previous work experience, why you are interested in this position, your
approximate available start date, and any other information that you feel is important. Please be prepared to provide
contact information for two references, if requested. If you are ready to advance your career with a distinguished,
employee-owned company, the time is now.
