Construction Manager, CEI

Rk&K • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

RK&K is currently hiring an experienced Project / Construction Manager skilled in Heavy Civil / Highway construction projects to join our team in Tennessee.  As a Construction Manager at RK&K you will manage and strengthen our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in central Tennessee. Applicants must have project level experience providing contract administration and leading CM/CEI teams.   Essential Functions Lead and/or manage all elements of roadway and bridge projects to ensure contract compliance. Management and administration of heavy civil, highway and bridge projects including leading teams of Junior Project Managers, Contract Administrative Support, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, and CPM Reviewers.  Participate in Preconstruction Services (scoping, utility conflicts, constructability & biddability). Actively monitor project progress and adherence to plans and specifications. Ensuring CM/CEI members training, and equipment needs are met. Support business development activities. Assist in developing and maintaining area Construction Management / CEI Services staff by recruiting, selecting, managing, and training employees. Demonstrate knowledge of on-call service contracts as well as mining contracts for task orders.   Must possess high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Fifteen (15) + years of experience in roadway and structures construction.
• Five (5) + years of experience managing construction projects in Tennessee.
• Advanced working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise inspection technicians in the field.
• Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
• Statewide travel between job sites is expected, clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or manage all elements of roadway and bridge projects to ensure contract compliance.
• Management and administration of heavy civil, highway and bridge projects including leading teams of Junior Project Managers, Contract Administrative Support, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, and CPM Reviewers.
• Participate in Preconstruction Services (scoping, utility conflicts, constructability & biddability).
• Actively monitor project progress and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Ensuring CM/CEI members training, and equipment needs are met.
• Support business development activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining area Construction Management / CEI Services staff by recruiting, selecting, managing, and training employees.
• Demonstrate knowledge of on-call service contracts as well as mining contracts for task orders.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees