Construction Manager

Alpha Corporation is a full-service woman-owned firm providing civil and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for building, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

Position Summary

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

• Manage the assigned elements of a construction project to assure the Contractor's compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project personnel, inspection, materials quality control and quality assurance testing, project documentation, project budget and schedule, and contract administration responsibilities under the direction of the Senior Project Manager.
• Provide support with assigned elements of the construction project to the Senior Project Manager.
• Provide consultation, investigations, evaluations, and written documentation as assigned by the Senior Project Manager.
• Analyze and interpret project plans, contract language, and specifications to ensure project constructability.
• Identify design errors for the Department and determine impact for both the Department and Contractor.
• Review project documentation and records for compliance with Department requirements and direct changes/corrections when needed.
• Make recommendations for partial and final contractor payments.
• Monitor project budgets/schedules and recommend adjustments to the Senior Project Manager.
• Supervise and manage project staff to include reviewing work products of others for compliance with Department requirements.
• Conduct pre-construction conference, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings, and other types of conferences and meetings.
• Write project management correspondence and review recommendations made by project staff.
• Recommend resolution of field construction problems and design changes.
• Prepare/review work orders and perform analysis including independent detailed construction estimates and Time Impact Analysis.
• Work with the project design group, materials, environmental, traffic engineering, right of way, the public, and all other parties necessary to meet contract schedules and requirements.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience on highway construction projects, including considerable knowledge of:
  • Roadway, structure, traffic engineering, construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications, and contracts.
  • VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, Inspector Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Materials used and performance, environmental, legal, and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities.
• Proficient with the following skills:
  • Use of survey, nuclear density, and materials testing equipment.
  • Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite software and all construction management software systems used by the Department.
• Ability to:
  • Conduct constructability and bid ability reviews, and cost and schedule analysis.
  • Supervise and manage employee work groups.
  • Interpret roadway and bridge plans, specifications, and contracts.
  • Prepare technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence.
  • Perform proficient task and time management.

Qualifications

• 8+ Years Experience
• PE Preferred
• CCM Preferred
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Physical Requirements

The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 1/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 2/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 2/3 of the day. The ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for less than 2/3 of the day. This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 70 pounds on an infrequent basis. The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see from a distance are also necessary.