Construction Manager, CEI

RK&K•Memphis, NC

About The Position

RK&K is hiring an experienced Project / Construction Manager with heavy civil and highway construction project experience to join its team in Memphis, Tennessee. The Construction Manager will manage and strengthen the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in central Tennessee. Applicants must have project-level experience providing contract administration and leading CM/CEI teams. The role includes managing roadway, bridge, heavy civil, and highway projects; supporting preconstruction and business development activities; and developing the area’s Construction Management / CEI staff. Statewide travel between job sites is expected. Field inspections take place on active construction sites and may involve outdoor work in varying weather conditions and exposure to construction-related hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 15 years of experience in roadway and structures construction.
At least 5 years of experience managing construction projects in Tennessee.
Advanced working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, and construction methods, materials, and equipment.
Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise inspection technicians in the field.
Understanding of the QA/QC development and execution process.
Statewide travel between job sites is expected.
Clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license or Certified Construction Manager credential.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or manage all elements of roadway and bridge projects to ensure contract compliance.
Manage and administer heavy civil, highway, and bridge projects, leading teams of Junior Project Managers, Contract Administrative Support, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, and CPM Reviewers.
Participate in preconstruction services, including scoping, utility conflicts, constructability, and biddability.
Monitor project progress and adherence to plans and specifications.
Ensure CM/CEI team members' training and equipment needs are met.
Support business development activities.
Recruit, select, manage, and train employees to develop and maintain area Construction Management / CEI Services staff.
Apply knowledge of on-call service contracts and mining contracts for task orders.
Maintain high integrity and ethics in dealings with clients, subconsultants, and peers.
Perform field inspections on active construction sites.