Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
• Ability to interpret contracts, special provisions and specifications.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of managerial, administrative and supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development processes.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational, human resource and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.
• Significant knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO and CR guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include project management software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
• Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO and CR guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of strategic, managerial, operational, human resource, supervisory, administrative and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or project management software.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field desired.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification
• Asphalt Field Level I
• Asphalt Field Level II
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
• DEQ:
  Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)
• DEQ:
  Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN)
• Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures. Experience supervising and training others. Experience with VDOT contract specifications desired.
• Experience supervising consultant or in-house inspection staff.
• Experience with VDOT contract specifications.
• Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT)
• Pavement Marking
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
• Professional Engineer's license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge)
• Soils & Aggregate Compaction

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer