00819 - Construction Mgr

About the Role

Manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

Responsibilities

• Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures.
• Review and certify project records.
• Assure project operations conform to all OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations.
• Ensure specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders, and force accounts.
• Ensure materials testing meets frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions and all deficiencies are corrected.
• Ensure utility conflicts are documented and resolved.
• Ensure the issuance of C-5 and notification to contractor to proceed with work.
• Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT policy.
• Be actively involved in appeals process for all prime contractors and subcontractors, in annual or final CPE, and in project closeouts.
• Update project website.
• Ensure project records are submitted to ACE and final payment (or request for extension) is processed.
• Ensure required certifications have been obtained by staff and take remedial measures or develop action plans to assure program compliance with certification requirements.
• Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff.
• Utilize project schedule to assure inspection tasks are adequately covered.
• Present requests to augment staff and adjust work schedules in an effort to minimize overtime expenses.
• Document and bring forth any performance issues that cannot be resolved to the ACE.
• Make recommendations to the ACE regarding employee recognition for high performing project staff members.
• Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and conduct required meetings.
• Participate in hiring process.
• Ensure CEI Budget and Staffing Plan are developed and submitted.
• Complete all required status reports.
• Thoroughly review plans and contract documents, coordinate required meetings, contact and coordinate the participation of internal and external stakeholders, and provide information to make informed recommendations for proactive issue resolution.
• Ensure electronic data related to NOI issues are preserved and protected during project life.
• Participate in constructability and biddability reviews and provide accurate feedback and information.
• Ensure daily pay quantities are provided independent from those of the contractor and are reconciled with the contractor.
• Provide contractor acknowledgement of NOI and coordinate VDOT's response with project controls.
• Submit NOI response to Central Office and Attorney General’s Office.
• Prepare claims.
• Ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with contractors, political entities, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret contracts, special provisions, and specifications.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of managerial, administrative, and supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development processes.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational, human resource, and financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects.
• Significant knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO, and CR guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include project management software.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or project management software.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field desired.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification.
• Asphalt Field Level I.
• Asphalt Field Level II.
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
• DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN).
• DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN).
• Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures.
• Experience supervising and training others.
• Experience with VDOT contract specifications desired.
• Experience supervising consultant or in-house inspection staff.
• Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
• Pavement Marking.
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
• Professional Engineer's license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).
• Soils & Aggregate Compaction.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.