Construction Manager - Transportation

We have an immediate opening in the Richmond area for a qualified transportation Construction Manager, assigned 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. The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing staff and managing large VDOT and locality projects, including design-bid-build and Design-Build projects.

Must have significant experience in roadway/bridge construction. Experience on local government 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. Full VDOT materials certification preferred.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• 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
• 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/

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of specific field construction and management experience in the specified areas listed below
• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate - Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
• Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites
• 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
• 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

Management

Skills:

• 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
• Applicants must have demonstrated experience resolving field conflicts, coordinating with Contractors and Owners/Engineers, and overseeing a variety of project types and sizes
• Previous inspection experience preferred

Additional Training or

Certifications:

• VDOT materials certifications including Asphalt, Concrete, Soils & Aggregate and Pavement Marking
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification
• DEQ Erosion & Sediment and Storm Water Management certifications
• Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS Certification preferred

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for…