Lead Construction Manager (Heavy Civil/Hydropower)
You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please.Lead Construction Manager (CM) – Heavy Civil / Hydropower in Concrete, Washington$70/hr. - $73/hr.Contract role, on-siteLong-term, project-based (~5 years)We are seeking an experienced Lead Construction Manager (CM) to support a major dam improvement initiative on a high-visibility hydropower project. This role will lead construction efforts on critical infrastructure upgrades, playing a key part in enhancing regional energy and water systems.This is a long-term opportunity where you'll take ownership of complex heavy civil construction activities, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a large-scale dam modernization project.What You'll Be Doing:Lead all on-site construction management activities for a major dam upgradeOversee execution of heavy civil and hydropower infrastructure workManage contractors, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherenceCoordinate with engineering, environmental, and regulatory stakeholdersEnsure compliance with FERC and dam safety requirementsDrive planning, sequencing, and risk mitigation strategiesMonitor project budgets, schedules, and performance metricsChampion a strong safety culture across the job siteProvide consistent updates to project leadership and stakeholdersWhat We're Looking For:10+ years of construction management experience in heavy civil, dams, or hydropowerExperience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects ($100M+ preferred)Strong understanding of dam structures, spillways, gates, and hydraulic systemsFamiliarity with FERC-regulated projects is highly preferredProven leadership managing cross-functional construction teamsStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferredWhy This Role Stands Out:5-year flagship infrastructure project with long-term stabilityOpportunity to lead a high-impact hydropower upgradeWork alongside an experienced project team on critical energy infrastructureMake a lasting impact on regional power and water systemsIf you're ready to lead in a complex, high-impact construction environment, this is a great opportunity to take on a pivotal role in a major infrastructure project.Interested candidates may send their resumes directly to Brandon at#LI-DNI