Construction Manager

AKS Engineering & Forestry•Tualatin, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AKS is seeking a hands-on Construction Manager to lead night operations for a multi-year public infrastructure project. This role is crucial for providing client continuity, managing nightly field activities, coordinating crews and contractors, ensuring compliance with agency specifications, and maintaining project safety and schedule. The ideal candidate will have experience with public-sector projects, be comfortable working nights for the project's duration, and possess or be willing to learn construction management tools. The work hours for this role are 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM.

Requirements

Proven construction management experience on public-sector or DOT projects; ODOT experience strongly preferred.
Comfortable and committed to working night shifts for the duration of the project.
Strong organizational, communication, and field leadership skills; reliable and client-focused.
Experience coordinating crews, traffic control, and agency inspections in active roadway environments.
Procore or other construction management software experience is a plus; willingness to learn required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites nightly.
Physical ability to work outdoors at night and perform field tasks (ability to lift ~50 lbs, stand/walk on uneven surfaces).

Nice To Haves

Direct ODOT project experience and familiarity with ODOT specifications and reporting.
Prior experience with night maintenance/traffic control operations.
Construction safety certifications, supervisory training, or relevant technical licenses.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day night field operations and serve as the primary AKS on-site representative for the client during night shifts.
Provide project continuity and build client trust throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the primary contact for nightly work.
Manage subcontractors and field crews, coordinate sequencing, and ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and ODOT requirements.
Ensure compliance with agency permits, traffic control plans, and safety requirements; coordinate inspections and agency representatives.
Maintain project documentation, daily reports, and as-built records using Procore or similar CM software.
Monitor schedule and progress, identify risks or delays, and coordinate corrective actions with the Project Director and client.
Communicate clearly with stakeholders (client, agency staff, subcontractors, and internal team) to maintain alignment and expectations.