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

MBP•Alexandria, VA

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, on-site representation, project documentation, cost control, and time management. The Construction Manager leads project teams and coordinates with project entities to meet project deadlines and budgets. The position generally involves supervisory leadership of project teams while also performing technical tasks, with overall guidance from Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Program Managers, and/or Area Managers. The successful candidate will have extensive railway construction experience, progressive career development, and experience leading project or task teams for a contractor, owner, developer, or designer. The role requires construction project management knowledge, familiarity with railways and bridge inspections, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate professionally with clients, contractors, owners, and subconsultants. The position is full-time. The stated base salary range is $107,000 to $154,000. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 10 years of combined education and/or experience in construction project management, rail, and/or bridge inspections.
Extensive construction experience with railways, 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.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and manage a small project team.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with contractors, owners, and subconsultants about work assignments.
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 stand and sit as needed on project sites, climb ladders, work at heights, work outdoors in varied weather, and safely navigate uneven terrain.
Ability to work independently, determine solutions with limited guidance, and self-perform analytical and management tasks.
High school education; some technical school is noted.
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.
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 projects concurrently, and determine staffing requirements to ensure adequate project coverage.
Act as the overall liaison between Owners and General Contractors on specialized, multi-disciplinary construction projects, including job-site construction inspection.
Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and manage multi-disciplinary work efforts.
Oversee validation of products and materials ordered for projects to confirm conformance with specifications.
Monitor and assess construction performance and record construction activities to satisfy construction documentation requirements.
Inspect work in progress to ensure methods, materials, and equipment conform to approved standards.
Maintain project documentation by reviewing inspectors’ daily status reports, tracking contract schedules, reviewing shop drawing submittals, processing RFIs, reviewing contractor change orders and recommending changes, and incorporating change orders into project records.
Facilitate regularly scheduled construction meetings and prepare agendas and meeting minutes before and after meetings.
Train and provide technical expertise and guidance to Construction Inspectors and other team members.
Review punchlists and verify completion and correction of listed items before recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local laws regulating construction procedures, safety practices, and working conditions.
Work with the Area Safety Officer to support 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.
Manage project teams and small project teams, provide leadership and training, and maintain direct client contact and client care.
Conduct site visits, identify potential construction issues, and propose solutions and alternatives.
Provide technical engineering expertise and review the technical work of others.
Adjust workload to changing needs and deadlines; 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 to support professional growth.
Coverage of costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses.