Senior Transportation Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with design plans, specifications, safety standards, and client requirements.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of construction activities, contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Lead and supervise construction management teams of up to 10 personnel, including inspectors, construction engineers, and support staff.
• Contribute to staff development, mentoring, training, and performance management for team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, local jurisdictions, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and review project documentation such as RFIs, work orders, change orders, and progress reports.
• Cook with utility companies; experience with utility relocation or utility construction is highly desirable.
• Maintain thorough project records, monitor contractor performance, and assist in dispute resolution when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in transportation construction management (highways, bridges, roadway improvements, or related infrastructure).
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
• Ability and commitment to obtain both a Virginia PE license and CCM certification within 12 months of employment (if only one is currently held).
• Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications, and construction procedures.
• Proven experience managing project staff and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.