Construction Manager - Transit

Kimley-Horn • Reston, VA

5d • $105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Construction Engineer to join its Northern Virginia Transit team. The role supports management of rail projects, including design-phase constructability reviews, scheduling, opinions of probable cost, and construction phasing. The Construction Manager oversees project field oversight staff and monitors contractor work for compliance with schedules, budgets, technical specifications, and legal requirements. The position also involves attending progress meetings, reporting project status, helping resolve design and construction issues, supporting design and field changes, and reviewing contractor change requests and assisting with contract modifications when appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant rail construction experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage rail projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Support management of rail projects.
• Support the design phase through constructability reviews, scheduling, review of opinions of probable cost, and construction phasing.
• Oversee the activities of project field oversight staff as Construction Manager.
• Monitor contractors’ work for compliance with schedules, budgets, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
• Attend progress meetings and report on project status.
• Support resolution of design and field construction problems.
• Support design and field changes.
• Review contractor requests for change and, when appropriate, assist with preparation of contract change orders or modifications.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), along with an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level