Senior Construction Manager

Duties

• Implement a Project Control System to document, monitor, evaluate, and resolve field construction problems.
• Maintain the contractor's CPM schedule.
• Prepare and distribute construction summary reports.
• Perform partnering facilitation services.
• Conduct regular progress meetings.
• Establish and maintain a system of document control.
• Attend scheduled pre-bid meetings and pre-construction meetings.
• Prepare meeting minutes.
• Review cost estimates and coordinate value engineering efforts.
• Prepare drafts of correspondence and responses to contractor inquiries and submissions.
• Evaluate change orders.
• Environmental submissions review.
• Environmental mitigation coordination.
• Provide claims avoidance evaluations.
• Coverage of community relations.
• Take pre-construction photos and videos and provide progress photos during construction as required.
• Monitor all environmental issues including but not limited to noise complaints; borrow and waste site locations; air and water quality; and complaints due to vibration.
• Provide structural and roadway control services, including, but not limited to review of false work submittals; review of demolition procedures; and coordinate shop drawing reviews with the design consultant.
• Coverage of traffic related issues in conjunction with PennDOT personnel.
• Implement a reporting system to record and comment on field work and schedule of the CM/CI Team.
• Aid in the development, data input, and approval process of work orders.
• Complete verification of project records in accordance with Department regulations.
• Aid the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety, accident prevention and equal opportunity provisions for the contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction.
• Minimum 5+ years in a leadership role managing highway or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering PennDOT or other DOT projects.
• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, and traffic control construction practices.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain PMP or CCM certification.
• Experience managing large-scale projects ($20M–$100M+) preferred.
• Familiarity with PennDOT ECMS and all PennDOT Publications preferred.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software preferred.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership managing project managers, superintendents, and field staff.
• Strong skills in budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
• Expertise in construction sequencing, staging, and traffic maintenance (MPT).
• Excellent communication with owners, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of state and federal safety and environmental regulations.

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in union labor environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of state and federal safety and environmental regulations.

Pay

Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 7.5% of the employee's annualized salary.

Benefits

• Generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.