Construction Engineering Manager (SFPUC Biosolids Project / ESDC)

Construction Engineering Manager (SFPUC Biosolids Project / ESDC)

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Brown and Caldwell's San Francisco CA office is currently looking for a Construction Engineering Manager with 10+ years of wastewater/water design and construction expertise to join our growing team! The primary role is a senior member of our engineering services during construction (ESDC) field team. Responsibilities will include leading and coordinating ESDC for major elements of the biosolids treatment upgrades project at a wastewater treatment facility in San Francisco (~$2B construction value). Candidate will work closely with the field engineering team, design team including subconsultants, other key technical experts and leaders around the company, the Owner, and contractor. This is a full-time position and the role requires being onsite in San Francisco at least three days a week. The position may include work in other Bay Area locations.

Detailed Description:

• Provide on-site engineering services during construction leadership for major portions of the biosolids treatment facility involving civil, structural, electrical, process mechanical, building mechanical, instrumentation and control, and other disciplines. The project includes sludge pumping, thickening, pre-dewatering, thermal hydrolysis pretreatment, sludge cooling, anaerobic digestion, final dewatering, cake storage and loadout, recycled water treatment, odor control, steam generation and associated utility and auxiliary systems.
• Coordinate with engineering design discipline leads and technical reviewers to respond to requests for information (RFIs).
• Work collaboratively with Owner’s team, construction manager, and contractor to resolve technical issues during construction.
• Become familiar with the project plans and specifications for technical and contractual requirements.
• Review technical submittals and designers review comments for conformance with contract requirements.
• Assistance with start-up and commissioning operations.
• Review change order merit with respect to design requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the wastewater/water treatment engineering and construction.
• 10 years’ design and construction related experience on various water and wastewater projects.
• Familiarity with process mechanical upgrades to wastewater facilities.
• Prior experience in the construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping plants, or other facility improvement type projects.
• Familiarity in working within operational water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Familiarity with the start-up, testing, and commissioning of rehabilitated or new plant facility projects.
• Familiarity with local design and construction standards, regulations, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to complete and maintain company required health and safety training and abide by company’s and client’s health and safety standards prior to going out in the field.
• Valid California driver’s license and good driving record.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location C: $134,000 - $182,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown and Caldwell: Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 52 offices and over 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. For more information, visit

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.