Construction Manager - Transportation

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are People Focused and Project Driven . We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and promoting employee career growth. Join our team of approximately 250 Construction Management & Inspection staff and more than 1,000 professionals - help us design and build the multi-modal infrastructure that improves the world!

We have an immediate opening in the Raleigh, NC area for a qualified transportation Construction Manager to support the North Carolina CEI-CMI Regional Manager and our growing NC Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and Construction Management (CMI) group. Working under the Regional Manager, the CEI-CMI Area Manager will manage inspection staff and perform a Construction Manager role on NCDOT CEI contracts, as well as North Carolina local government transportation projects.

The Area Manager could be responsible for managing staff and overseeing small to mid-sized NCDOT and locally administered projects. Must have significant experience in roadway/bridge construction and NCDOT construction administration. Experience on local government (LAP) projects preferred. Capable of leading a construction staff, be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance.

NCDOT materials and erosion control certifications are preferred. Responsibilities:
Supporting the North Carolina CEI-CMI Regional Manager in delivering and growing CEI/CMI services for NCDOT and North Carolina local governments Managing and leading construction and inspection staff across an assigned area of North Carolina, interpreting plans and specifications, and applying the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and NCDOT construction policies Ensuring compliance with the NCDOT LAP Manual on locally administered projects Resolving field conflicts and disputes Coordinating and running meetings, including pre-construction and partnering meetings Ensuring staff is trained and holds the required NCDOT certifications Overseeing project documentation and daily records in NCDOT's HiCAMS system Performing field inspection as required Reviewing Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates Reviewing staff time, progress reports and invoices, and monitoring project scopes and budgets 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, utility owners and the traveling public Supporting the Regional Manager with business development, staffing and recruiting, and proposal efforts as requested Oversee project safety Requirements:
Minimum of ten (10) years of specific field construction and management experience in the areas listed below, with NCDOT experience strongly preferred High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate, Required Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or other advanced certificate, desirable Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to and from assigned construction sites across North Carolina Must have good communication skills Must be able to read/interpret plans and specifications Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and sketch books Working knowledge of…