Construction Manager w/ Railway Construction Experience (Full-time)

MBP•Alexandria, VA

4d•$107,000 - $154,000

About The Position

MBP is seeking a Construction Manager in the Alexandria, Virginia area to support railway construction projects. The role provides technical work products and on-site representation for clients, along with project documentation, cost control, and time management. The Construction Manager leads project teams and coordinates with project entities to meet deadlines and budgets. This position generally performs in a supervisory capacity while also completing technical work, and works independently with limited guidance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Requirements

10 or more years of combined education and/or experience in construction project management, rail, and/or bridge inspections.
Extensive railway construction experience, including functional leadership of project or task teams for a contractor, owner, developer, or designer.
Evidence of progressive career development.
General knowledge of MBP’s diverse services and demonstrated expertise in one or more service areas or market sectors.
Ability to lead and train team members and manage project teams, including a small project team.
Experience with direct client contact and client care.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with contractors, owners, and subconsultants about work assignments.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, adjust workload as conditions change, and meet deadlines.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
Ability to work independently, determine solutions with limited guidance, and self-perform analytical and management tasks.
Knowledge of construction methods and practices, construction management principles, and project controls.
Working knowledge of scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
Knowledge of personnel and project management techniques, including budgeting, leadership, training, and business development.
Ability to stand and sit as needed at project sites, climb ladders, work at heights, work outdoors in varied weather, and safely navigate uneven terrain.
High school education and some technical school; an associate degree or higher is strongly preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track activities across multiple concurrent projects and determine staffing needs to ensure adequate project coverage.
Serve as the overall liaison between the Owner and General Contractors on specialized, multidisciplinary construction projects, including job-site construction inspection.
Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and manage multidisciplinary work efforts.
Oversee validation of products and materials ordered for projects to verify conformance with specifications.
Monitor and assess construction performance and record construction activities to ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
Inspect work in progress to ensure methods, materials, and equipment conform to approved standards.
Maintain project documentation by reviewing Construction Inspectors’ daily status reports, tracking contract schedules through regular meetings, reviewing shop drawing submittals, processing RFIs, reviewing contractor change orders and recommending changes, and incorporating change orders into the project record.
Facilitate regularly scheduled construction meetings and prepare agendas and meeting minutes.
Train and provide technical expertise and guidance to Construction Inspectors and other team members.
Review punchlists and verify completion and correction of punchlist items before recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
Maintain an overview of federal, state, and local laws governing construction procedures, safety practices, and working conditions.
Work with the Area Safety Officer to support the highest level of safety at and around the work site.
Provide customer service and professional etiquette to adjacent property owners and other project stakeholders.
Perform administrative duties, including daily timesheets.
Maintain certifications and recertifications.
Participate in company activities, including Area and company meetings.
Conduct site visits, identify potential construction issues, and propose solutions and alternatives.
Review the technical work of others and provide subject-matter technical engineering expertise and support.
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and presentations.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for individual employees.
401(k) profit-sharing plan.
Health savings account with company contributions.
Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses.
Generous paid time off.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan repayment.
Annual gym membership reimbursement.
Pet insurance.
Paid volunteer time.
Mental health resources.
Company-wide wellness activities.
Training and development for professional growth.
Coverage of costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, including OSHA certifications and the CCM designation.