Construction Management – Construction Specialist

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Baltimore, MD

1d•$100,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a Construction Specialist to support transportation infrastructure and construction management projects for local and state clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. The role provides estimating, scheduling, constructability, project-controls, and construction-observation support across project phases. The position involves field work at construction sites and may require overnight in-state travel, nights, and overtime based on project assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction engineering technology, construction management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant transportation construction management experience, including five years working as a contractor or Owner’s representative.
Proficiency with scheduling software.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Bluebeam software.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract procedures.
Ability to perform assignments independently with limited supervision.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory/good driving record.
Personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites.
Willingness to work nights and overtime when required by project assignment.
Overnight in-state travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Pennsylvania PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop or evaluate cost estimates and CPM schedules at all phases of design development.
Produce detailed cost estimates for transportation, transit, and commercial construction documents.
Maintain complete and accurate records for estimates, schedules, and constructability reviews.
Provide estimating, scheduling, and constructability support for value engineering, change-order reviews, program-level estimates, risk assessments, and project controls.
Communicate technical findings, schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments to clients.
Observe construction operations to verify compliance with contract documents.
Prepare daily reports, quantity calculations, and testing documentation for observed construction activities.
Coordinate with the CMI Team, utility providers, railroads, and applicable government agencies.
Maintain active communication with contractors, designers, and clients to progress project deliverables.
Perform quality-control testing of materials, if required.