Construction Manager

Job Description

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.

• Compliance and Recordkeeping:
  Review daily records for compliance with VDOT policies, certify project records, and ensure alignment with OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations.
• Licensure and Certification:
  Ensure required certifications are obtained by staff and develop remedial action plans for program compliance.
• Resource Management and Coordination:
  Provide on‑site technical training, schedule inspections, advocate for staff needs, and participate in hiring processes.
• Schedule and Budget:
  Prepare CEI budget and staffing plans, complete status reports, coordinate meetings, review construction documents, manage NOI issues, submit claims, and ensure compliance with RW‑24 reports.

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

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with contractors, political entities and the public.
• Extensive knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
• Understanding of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes.
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements and DBE, EO and CR guidelines.
• Strategic, managerial, operational, human resource, supervisory, administrative and financial management proficiency.
• Capability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Proven construction management experience across roadway, structure, and bridge projects.
• Safety shoes required.
• Proficiency with AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or similar project management software.
• Valid driver's license.

• Training, experience or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) or WACEL Concrete I Certification.
• Asphalt Field Level I and II certifications.
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
• DEQ Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN) and Storm Water Management (SWM IN).
• Experience supervising and training inspection staff.
• Experience with VDOT contract specifications.
• Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT) and Pavement Marking.
• Current certifications, 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.

Physical requirements for the position.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.