Construction Manager

Oversee highway construction and inspection activities throughout all phases of assigned projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contractual requirements. The role supports delivery of a safe, high-quality transportation system. Experience level should correspond with the assigned working title and reflect progressively increasing responsibility and project complexity.

• Working title and level are aligned with experience and complexity of projects managed.
• Manage assigned components of construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with plans and contract documents.
• Oversee project staffing, inspection activities, materials quality control and quality assurance testing, documentation, budget, schedule, and contract administration under the direction of a senior construction leader.
• Provide project support and technical assistance to senior construction management as assigned.
• Conduct investigations, evaluations, and prepare written documentation related to construction activities.
• Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and contract language to ensure constructability and compliance.
• Identify design discrepancies and assess impacts to project delivery, cost, and schedule.
• Review project records for compliance with applicable requirements and direct corrective actions as needed.
• Review and recommend partial and final contractor payments.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Supervise and manage project staff, including reviewing work products for quality and compliance.
• Lead or participate in pre-construction meetings, utility coordination meetings, progress meetings, and other project-related conferences.
• Prepare and review project correspondence and technical recommendations.
• Recommend solutions to field construction issues and design modifications.
• Prepare and review work orders, including independent cost estimates and time impact analyses.
• Coordinate with design, materials, environmental, traffic, right-of-way, utilities, and other stakeholders to meet project requirements and schedules.

• Highway, bridge, and traffic engineering principles
• Construction methods, practices, plans, specifications, and contracts
• Transportation construction standards, manuals, and traffic control requirements
• Construction materials, environmental compliance, safety practices, and applicable legal considerations
• Use of surveying equipment, nuclear density gauges, and materials testing tools
• Computer applications, including Microsoft Office and construction management software systems
• Perform constructability reviews, bid analysis, and cost and schedule evaluations
• Supervise and manage work teams effectively
• Interpret roadway and bridge plans, specifications, and contracts
• Prepare technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory documentation
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible highway construction management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential preferred

$125,000 - $150,000 a year