23218 - Construction Mgr

Virginia Department of Transportation•Ashland, VA

23h•$88,006 - $143,010

About The Position

Manage highway construction and inspection activities across all project phases to ensure quality work in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. The role oversees project compliance and records, staff certifications and training, inspection coverage and resources, stakeholder coordination, schedules and budgets, pay quantities, notices of intent, claims, and project closeout activities. It also involves reviewing plans and contract documents, participating in constructability and biddability reviews, and ensuring project records and reports are completed and submitted.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with contractors, political entities, and the general public.
Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation rules, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes, including contracts, special provisions, and specifications.
Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards and specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO, and CR guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of strategic, managerial, operational, human resource, supervisory, administrative, and financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, required certifications within 12 months of employment.
Skill using computers and software applications, including AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or project management software.
Valid driver's license.
Safety shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) or WACEL Concrete I Certification.
Asphalt Field Level I and Asphalt Field Level II certifications.
CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
DEQ Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN) certification.
DEQ Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN) certification.
Experience in engineering or surveying related to highway and structure construction and inspection requirements.
Experience supervising and training others.
Experience with VDOT contract specifications.
Experience supervising consultant or in-house inspection staff.
Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
Pavement Marking certification.
Current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
Professional Engineer's license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Radiation Safety certification.
USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).
Soils & Aggregate Compaction certification.

Responsibilities

Review daily records for compliance with VDOT policies and procedures, and review and certify project records.
Ensure project operations comply with OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations.
Ensure specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders, and force accounts.
Ensure materials testing meets required frequencies and deficiencies are corrected.
Ensure utility conflicts are documented and resolved; issue C-5 and notify the contractor to proceed with work.
Ensure CR documentation is filed in accordance with VDOT policy, and participate in contractor and subcontractor appeals, annual or final CPE, and project closeouts.
Update the project website and ensure project records are submitted to ACE and final payment or an extension request is processed.
Ensure staff obtain required certifications and take remedial measures or develop action plans to maintain certification compliance.
Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff, and use the project schedule to ensure inspection tasks are covered.
Request staffing augmentation and adjust schedules to minimize overtime expenses.
Document unresolved performance issues and bring them to the ACE; recommend recognition for high-performing project staff.
Respond to inspection staff concerns and promote open two-way communication on the project.
Coordinate with project stakeholders, conduct required meetings, and participate in hiring.
Develop and submit the CEI Budget and Staffing Plan and complete required status reports.
Review plans and contract documents, coordinate meetings and stakeholder participation, and provide information to support proactive issue resolution.
Ensure electronic data related to NOI issues is preserved and protected throughout the project.
Participate in constructability and biddability reviews and provide accurate feedback.
Ensure daily pay quantities are developed independently of the contractor's quantities and reconciled with the contractor.
Obtain contractor acknowledgement of NOI, coordinate VDOT's response with project controls, and submit NOI responses to the Central Office and Attorney General's Office.
Prepare claims and ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.