Construction Manager - Transportation

About the role

We are seeking a qualified transportation Construction Manager to manage inspection staff and perform a Construction Manager role on a VDOT Richmond District Wide Construction Engineering and Inspection Contract, as well as area local government transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Construction management
• Managing and leading a construction staff across a region
• Interpreting plans and specifications
• Understanding and implementing requirements from the Minimum Guidelines for QA/QC on Design Build and PPTA Projects document
• Ensuring compliance with VDOT’s LAP Manual
• Resolving field conflicts and disputes
• Coordinating and running meetings
• Ensuring staff is trained
• Overseeing documentation
• Performing field inspection as required
• Reviewing Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates
• Communicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis
• Keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process
• Coordination with various stakeholders and the traveling public
• Oversee project safety

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of specific field construction and management experience
• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate - Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites
• Good communication skills
• Able to read/interpret plans and specifications
• Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and sketch books
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are required for completing electronic inspection reports
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, particularly on VDOT projects, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specification and general permit requirements.

Experience in coordinating an inspection staff and assigning inspection duties, resolving field conflicts, coordinating with Contractors and Owners/Engineers, and overseeing a variety of project types and sizes is required.

Skills

Management skills, including the ability to lead a construction staff, interpret plans and specifications, and oversee construction document controls and enforce contract compliance.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $175,000.00.