CEI Project Manager

About the role

RK&K is hiring a Project/Construction Manager skilled in Heavy Civil, Highway, and Transportation construction projects to join their team in Knoxville/Tri-Cities, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or manage all elements of roadway and bridge projects to ensure contract compliance.
• Manage and administer heavy civil, highway and bridge projects including leading teams of Junior Project Managers, Contract Administrative Support, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, and CPM Reviewers.
• Participate in Preconstruction Services (scoping, utility conflicts, constructability & biddability).
• Monitor project progress and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Ensure CM/CEI members' training and equipment needs are met.
• Support business development activities.
• Aid in developing and maintaining area Construction Management / CEI Services staff by recruiting, selecting, managing, and training employees.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of on-call service contracts as well as mining contracts for task orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Fifteen (15) + years of experience in roadway and structures construction.
• Five (5) + years of experience managing construction projects in Tennessee or ten (10) + years of Construction Management experience with TDOT.
• Advanced working knowledge of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise inspection technicians in the field.
• Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process.

Qualifications

• High integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers.
• Clean driving record.

Skills

• Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager.
• Preferred: Other relevant skills and experiences.

Benefits

RK&K offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Statewide travel between job sites is expected.