Railway Senior Construction Manager

Dewberry • Gainesville, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Rail Construction Manager for project assignments in the Washington Metropolitan area (VA/MD/DC). The position will be headquartered in the Gainesville, VA office but will require daily reporting to project sites. The successful candidate will fulfill leadership roles on various construction projects. Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with over 60 locations and 2,500 employees nationwide, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. We seek exceptional talent to deliver high-quality services and offer opportunities for collaboration and work on innovative projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar degree, specializing in construction/engineering management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the management of station, bridge, roadway, facilities, and/or infrastructure construction projects within a railway environment.
• Current CCM or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work with and grow in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proficient computer, smartphone, and tablet skills, including software and databases for information collection and automated reporting.
• Ability to learn new computer software and databases (e.g., Smartsheet, Box, TEAMs).
• Valid driver's license and qualified to drive a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of rail stations, bridges, facility, roadway, structure, traffic engineering, utilities construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications, contracts, materials, environmental, legal, and safety responsibilities related to transportation facilities construction.
• Working knowledge of system/communication elements for railroads.
• Working knowledge of AREMA standards.
• Working knowledge of VDOT and/or MSHA Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual.
• Knowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment and contract management software.
• Ability to create, review, and evaluate project/contractor schedules in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ability to supervise and manage employee work groups.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to prepare clear technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence.
• Ability to establish and work to project budgets.
• Ability to establish a detailed scope of work and identify and capture activities outside the defined scope.
• Registered as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or similar.
• Preferred current registered Professional Engineer license (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• VDOT/MSHA construction inspection experience including materials testing or construction inspection certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project elements including rail stations, facilities, bridges, structures, roadways, and other transportation and infrastructure facilities, potentially within railway right-of-way.
• Read and understand contract language, making recommendations for contractor payments.
• Organize and manage project teams for contract execution.
• Monitor project budgets, supervise and manage personnel, and make recommendations on project staffing.
• Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure constructability and resolve unclear contract language.
• Perform work order time impact and claim analysis.
• Maintain and report contractor's daily production rates.
• Prepare independent construction estimates and manage the contractor payment process.
• Conduct meetings such as pre-construction conferences, utility coordination meetings, and construction progress meetings.
• Review inspection data and material test results, resolve discrepancies, and address construction issues impacting quality.
• Provide document management oversight to ensure project records are received and transferred to the project records management system.

Benefits

• Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Offer of employment contingent upon background screening (employment verification, educational and credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, investigative consumer report).

What This Job Offers

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