00819 - Construction Mgr

Virginia Department of TransportationHarrisonburg, VA
$81,846 - $133,000Onsite

About The Position

Manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures.
  • Review and certify project records.
  • Assure project operations conform to all OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations.
  • Ensure specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders and force accounts.
  • Ensure materials testing meets frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions and all deficiencies are corrected.
  • Ensure utility conflicts are documented and resolved.
  • Ensure the issuance of C-5 and notification to contractor to proceed with work.
  • Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT policy.
  • Be actively involved in appeals process for all prime contractors and subcontractors, in annual or final CPE, and in project closeouts.
  • Update project website.
  • Ensure project records are submitted to ACE and final payment (or request for extension) is processed.
  • Ensure required certifications have been obtained by staff and take remedial measures or develop action plans to assure program compliance with certification requirements.
  • Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff.
  • Utilize project schedule to assure inspection tasks are adequately covered.
  • Present requests to augment staff and adjust work schedules in an effort to minimize overtime expenses.
  • Document and bring forth any performance issues that cannot be resolved to the ACE.
  • Make recommendations to the ACE regarding employee recognition for high performing project staff members.
  • Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders.
  • Conduct required meetings.
  • Participate in hiring process.
  • Ensure CEI Budget and Staffing Plan are developed and submitted.
  • Complete all required status reports.
  • Thoroughly review plans and contract documents, coordinate required meetings, contact and coordinate the participation of internal and external stakeholders, and provide information to make informed recommendations for proactive issue resolution.
  • Ensure electronic data related to NOI issues are preserved and protected during project life.
  • Participate in constructability and biddability reviews and provide accurate feedback and information.
  • Ensure daily pay quantities are provided independent from those of the contractor and are reconciled with the contractor.
  • Provide contractor acknowledgement of NOI and coordinate VDOT's response with project controls.
  • Submit NOI response to Central Office and Attorney General’s Office.
  • Prepare claims.
  • Ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.

Benefits

  • VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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