Construction Manager

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Alpha Corporation established in 1979 is a full‑service woman‑owned firm providing civil, structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects.

Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice.

Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid‑Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

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.

• Manage the assigned elements of a construction project to assure the Contractor's compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project personnel, inspection, materials quality control and quality assurance testing, project documentation, project budget and schedule, and contract administration responsibilities under the direction of the Area Construction Engineer.
• Provide support with assigned elements of a construction project to the Area Construction Engineer or designee.
• Provide consultation, investigations, evaluations, and written documentation as assigned by the Area Construction Engineer.
• Analyze and interpret project plans, contract language, and specifications to ensure project constructability.
• Identify design errors for the Department and determine impact for both the Department and Contractor.
• Review project documentation and records for compliance with Department requirements and direct changes/corrections when needed.
• Make recommendations for partial and final contractor payments.
• Monitor project budgets/schedules and recommend adjustments to the Area Construction Engineer.
• Supervise and manage project staff and review work products of others for compliance with Department requirements.
• Conduct pre‑construction conferences, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings, and other types of conferences and meetings.
• Write project management correspondence and review recommendations made by project staff.
• Recommend resolution of field construction problems and design changes.
• Prepare/review work orders and perform analysis including independent detailed construction estimates and Time Impact Analysis.
• Work with the project design group, materials, environmental, traffic engineering, right of way, the public, and all other parties necessary to meet contract schedules and requirements.

• 8+ Years of experience managing highway construction projects.
• Knowledge of roadway, structure, traffic engineering, construction methods, procedures, plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Familiarity with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, Inspector Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Proficiency with survey, nuclear density, and materials testing equipment.
• Functional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and construction management software used by the Department.
• Experience conducting constructability and bid ability reviews, cost and schedule analysis.
• Supervision and management of employee work groups.
• Interpretation of roadway and bridge plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Preparation of technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence.
• Proficiency in task and time management.
• PE preferred. CCM preferred. BS in Civil Engineering or related field.

The incumbent will sit, stand, walk, talk, and listen for the majority of the day and will occasionally lift up to 70 pounds. Visual acuity and color discrimination requirements are specified.

Alpha Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions.