Construction Manager/Project Inspector

MBP • Staunton, VA

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About The Position

MBP is looking for a Construction Manager to provide high-quality technical leadership for client projects. Ideal candidates bring extensive construction experience, functional leadership of project or task teams, and evidence of progressive career development.

Requirements

• Extensive construction experience including functional leadership of project or task teams for a construction manager, contractor, owner, developer, or designer.
• Evidence of progressive career development.
• High school or technical school background; Associate degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Construction practices, principles of construction management, and project controls.
• Working knowledge in scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Personnel and project management techniques including budgeting, leadership, training, and business development.
• OSHA 10‑hour or OSHA 30‑hour certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire (required).
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation, or ability to obtain within six months of hire or promotion (required).
• General knowledge of MBP’s diverse services with demonstrated expertise in one or more service areas or market sectors.
• Provide leadership and training to team members and manage project teams.
• Direct client contact and client care.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with contractors, owners, and subconsultants regarding work assignments.
• Work independently and determine solutions with limited guidance.
• Provide training and leadership to Construction Inspectors and other team members.
• Performs in a supervisory role leading project teams and self‑performs technical tasks.
• Provides leadership to Construction Inspectors and project teams, including personnel management activities.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• NICET Level III or IV, agency certifications, or advanced qualifications in areas such as surveying or NACE preferred for the vertical construction arena.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary client-facing manager delivering technical work products and on-site representation while coordinating documentation, cost control, and time management.
• Lead the project’s technical effort, provide guidance to the team, and coordinate with project entities to meet schedule and budget targets.
• Act as a key liaison between the owner and general contractors on specialized, multi-disciplined projects and support decision-making through well-founded recommendations.
• Represent MBP with professionalism in meetings and client interactions while supporting strategic objectives across assignments.
• Coordinate and track multiple project activities on concurrent projects and determine staffing requirements to support adequate coverage.
• Liaise between the Owner and General Contractors on specialized, multi-disciplined construction projects, including job site construction inspection.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and manage multi‑disciplinary work efforts; oversee validation of products and materials ordered for projects to verify conformance to specifications.
• Monitor and assess construction performance and record construction activities to verify compliance with construction documentation requirements.
• Inspect work in progress to verify that methods, materials, and equipment conform to approved standards.
• Maintain project documentation by reviewing Construction Inspectors’ daily status reports; chart progress of contract schedules via scheduled meetings; review and coordinate shop drawing submittals; process and facilitate incorporation of RFIs; review contractor change orders, make recommendations, and incorporate approved changes into the project record.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled construction meetings.
• Assist in training and provide technical guidance to Construction Inspectors.
• Review punch lists submitted by others and verify completion and correction of items prior to recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
• Maintain a perspective overview of federal, state, and local laws regulating construction procedures, safety practices, and working conditions.
• Work closely with the Branch Safety Officer to facilitate a high level of safety around the work site.
• Investigate complaints from landowners related to conflicts between construction and right‑of‑way agreements.
• Provide customer service and professional etiquette to the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Perform administrative duties including daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report.
• Support business development, including leadership in short‑list presentation efforts.
• Conduct personnel management activities including performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary matters, and review/approval of timesheets, time‑off requests, mileage, and expense reports.
• Maintain certifications and re‑certifications.
• Actively participate in company activities, including branch and company meetings.

Benefits

• MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time.
• Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth.
• MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as your OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation, and NICET Level III or IV.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees