Railway Senior Construction Manager

Rail Construction Manager – Washington Metropolitan area of VA D

C. The position will be headquartered in the Gainesville, VA office, but will report to one or more project sites daily. The successful candidate will lead various construction projects in the region.

• Assigned project elements may involve rail stations, facilities, bridges, structures, roadways and other transportation and infrastructure facilities.
• Projects may be within railway right‑of‑way; therefore working knowledge of railway systems is required.
• Read and understand contract language and make recommendations for partial and final contractor payments.
• Organize and manage a project team for execution of the assigned contract.
• Monitor project budgets, supervise personnel, and make recommendations on project staffing.
• Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure constructability and clarify unclear contract language.
• Perform work order time‑impact and claim analysis.
• Maintain and report contractor’s daily production rates.
• Prepare independent construction estimates and manage the contractor payment process.
• Conduct meetings such as pre‑construction conferences, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings, and others.
• Review inspection data, material test results, resolve test discrepancies and construction quality issues.
• Provide document‑management oversight to ensure project records are received and transferred to the project records management system.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar, specializing in construction/engineering management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing station, bridge, roadway, facilities and/or infrastructure construction projects within a railway context.
• Current CCM or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work and grow in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proficiency with computer, smartphone, tablet and related software/databases to optimize information collection and reporting.
• Ability to learn new computer software and databases (e.g., Smartsheet, Box, Teams).
• Valid driver’s license and qualified to drive a company vehicle.

• Considerable knowledge of rail stations, bridges, facilities, roadways, structures, traffic engineering, utilities construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications, contracts, materials, performance, environmental, legal and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities.
• Working knowledge of system/communication elements for railroads.
• Working knowledge of AREMA standards.
• Working knowledge of VDOT and/or MSHA Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual.
• Knowledge of electronic data processing equipment and contract management software.
• Ability to create, review, and evaluate project/contractor schedules in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ability to supervise and manage employee work groups.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to prepare clear technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondences.
• Ability to establish and work to project budgets.
• Ability to establish a detailed scope of work and identify and capture activities outside of the defined scope.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Registered as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or similar certifications preferred.
• Preferred current registered Professional Engineer license (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• VDOT/MSHA construction inspection experience, including materials testing or construction inspection certifications, also preferred.

• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to background screening, including employment verification, educational and credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.