Construction Manager

$/yr - $/yr

We are an established, full-service engineering and program management firm providing civil and structural engineering, construction management, project controls, and related technical services across building, transportation, and infrastructure markets. Our team supports a diverse mix of public- and private-sector clients and is recognized for delivering responsive, innovative, and high-quality solutions. We foster a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, technical excellence, and long-term career development.

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing highway construction and inspection activities across all project phases to ensure quality, safety, schedule adherence, and compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. This role supports the delivery of safe and reliable transportation infrastructure for the traveling public. Level and working title will align with experience and project complexity.

• Manage assigned elements of transportation construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Oversee inspection activities, materials quality control/quality assurance testing, project documentation, schedules, budgets, and contract administration
• Support the Area or Senior Construction Engineer with project coordination and execution
• Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and contract language to ensure constructability
• Identify potential design errors and assess impacts to cost, schedule, and constructability
• Review project records for compliance and direct corrective actions as needed
• Prepare and recommend partial and final contractor payment approvals
• Monitor project budgets and schedules; recommend adjustments as necessary
• Supervise and manage project staff, including review of work products for compliance
• Lead or participate in pre-construction conferences, utility coordination meetings, progress meetings, and other project-related meetings
• Prepare and review project correspondence and documentation
• Recommend resolutions for field construction issues and design changes
• Prepare and review work orders, independent cost estimates, and time impact analyses
• Coordinate with design teams, materials specialists, environmental staff, traffic engineering, right-of-way, utilities, public stakeholders, and other parties to meet project requirements and schedules

• Highway and transportation construction methods, practices, and procedures
• Roadway, bridge, and traffic engineering principles
• Interpretation of plans, specifications, and construction contracts
• Materials performance, environmental compliance, safety standards, and legal considerations related to transportation construction
• Proficiency with construction management systems and standard computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Use of surveying tools, materials testing equipment, and field inspection instruments

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience managing highway or transportation construction projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, schedules, budgets, and complex construction activities

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Project Management

Construction

Location:

Richmond, VA