23218 - Construction Mgr

Virginia Department of Transportation•Ashland, VA

About The Position

Manage highway construction and inspection activities throughout all project phases to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications and to provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. The role oversees compliance and project recordkeeping, required staff certifications, resources and coordination, project schedules and budgets, and resolution of project issues. The position coordinates with contractors, VDOT personnel, project stakeholders, and the public, and participates in project reviews, claims, appeals, and closeouts.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities, and the general public.
Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation rules, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes, including contracts, special provisions, and specifications.
Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards and specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO, and CR guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of strategic, managerial, operational, human resource, supervisory, administrative, and financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects.
Skill in using computers and software applications, including AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or project management software.
Valid driver's license.
Safety shoes required.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) or WACEL Concrete I Certification.
Asphalt Field Level I and Asphalt Field Level II certifications.
CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
DEQ Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN) certification.
DEQ Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN) certification.
Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures.
Experience supervising and training others.
Experience with VDOT contract specifications.
Experience supervising consultant or in-house inspection staff.
Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
Pavement Marking certification or training.
Current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
Professional Engineer's license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Radiation Safety certification.
USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).
Soils & Aggregate Compaction certification or training.

Responsibilities

Review daily records for compliance with VDOT policies and procedures; review and certify project records.
Ensure project operations comply with OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual requirements.
Ensure specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders, and force accounts.
Ensure materials testing meets required frequencies and deficiencies are corrected; document and resolve utility conflicts.
Issue C-5 and notify the contractor to proceed with work; ensure required CR documentation is on file.
Participate in contractor and subcontractor appeals, annual or final CPE, and project closeouts.
Update the project website; submit records to ACE and process final payment or a request for extension.
Ensure staff obtain required certifications and take remedial measures or develop action plans to maintain compliance.
Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff and use the project schedule to ensure inspection coverage.
Request additional staff and adjust work schedules to minimize overtime; document unresolved performance issues and raise them to the ACE.
Recommend employee recognition and respond to inspection staff concerns while promoting open communication.
Coordinate with project stakeholders, conduct required meetings, and participate in hiring.
Develop and submit the CEI Budget and Staffing Plan and complete required status reports.
Review plans and contract documents, coordinate meetings and stakeholder participation, and provide information for proactive issue resolution.
Preserve and protect electronic data related to NOI issues throughout the project.
Participate in constructability and biddability reviews and provide accurate feedback.
Ensure daily pay quantities are independently determined and reconciled with the contractor.
Obtain contractor acknowledgement of NOI and coordinate VDOT's response with project controls; submit NOI responses to the Central Office and Attorney General’s Office.
Prepare claims and ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.