Senior Construction Manager

HDR•Wilmington, NC

22h

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. HDR is looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) program in the Wilmington, NC area. The principal responsibilities of this position are to monitor and support roadway and bridge construction projects to successful completion following NCDOT policies and procedures through a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will be team oriented and possess a passion for problem solving, desire for growth, and, most importantly, skills for building relationships. On a day-to-day basis, they will be expected to: • Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control. • Develop procedures for executing construction contracts. • Perform additional construction management activities including construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations. • Administer and manage construction activities. • Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements. • Perform value engineering and constructability reviews. • Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages. • Coordinate document management. • Review or coordinate review of construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications. • Review, prepare, negotiate or issue Change Orders. • Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules. • Control the project budget and schedule. • Coordinate and manage project quality assurance. • Ensure subcontractor compliance to safety programs through communication and inspections. • Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports. • Perform other duties as needed or required by NCDOT. This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Nice To Haves

NCDOT construction experience
NCDOT construction inspection certifications
HiCAMS proficiency
Local candidates are preferred

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control.
Develop procedures for executing construction contracts.
Perform additional construction management activities including construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations.
Administer and manage construction activities.
Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements.
Perform value engineering and constructability reviews.
Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages.
Coordinate document management.
Review or coordinate review of construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications.
Review, prepare, negotiate or issue Change Orders.
Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules.
Control the project budget and schedule.
Coordinate and manage project quality assurance.
Ensure subcontractor compliance to safety programs through communication and inspections.
Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports.
Perform other duties as needed or required by NCDOT.