Construction Manager

Ulteig•Norfolk, VA

38d•$91,100 - $123,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Manager will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the timely and safe execution of site, structural, and electrical work performed in the field by construction and contracting crews for bridges, dams, highways, and other types of transportation or water construction projects. Observation of existing conditions, work in progress, and completed work will be the responsibility of the Construction Manager and requires coordination with engineering & design teams as needed. The incumbent may function as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Engineer, or Senior Inspector with various clients. The Construction Manager will also assist in on-site resolution of construction-related issues as they are identified and ensure that work is done in accordance with contract documents. This position is heavily field-based. Our goal is to provide construction management services in the form of project engineering and inspection services to Departments of Transportation, Counties, and Municipalities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a minimum of 6 years of Comparable Field Experience
Experience working with DOT and/or Municipalities
Ability to work independently
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction specifications/manuals
Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts
Ability to read and understand project schedules and Gantt charts
Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Project/Primavera, Procore, and Bluebeam
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent verbal/written communications
Strong math skills
Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, contractors, vendors, and others on and off the job site
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

10-15 years of related field experience preferred
Professional Engineering License preferred
Traffic Control Supervisor, Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor, Flagger, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and /or Concrete preferred
While every effort will be made to keep work close to where the candidate lives, you must have the ability to work remotely on expenses during construction if the need arises.

Responsibilities

Assist project staff in their duties
Work closely with Project engineers, construction engineers, and superintendents
Ensure adherence to Safety policies
Perform and document job safety walks on a regular basis
Ensure adherence to the client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
Report, track, and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with QA/QC
Review and adhere to the environmental management plan
Review task budget, set and track productivity
Execute work plans for the construction activities
Implement basic layout and field measurements
Track Requests for Information (RFls)
Update "as built" drawings
Track and resolve punch list items
Prepare task completion reports
Prepare basic take-off
Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
Ability to work approximately 80% in the field, nights, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, often in inclement conditions.
Ability to work as a designer and/or otherwise support design efforts during the winter or between assignments is preferred
Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.