Senior Transportation Construction Manager
About The Position
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is a leading engineering, architectural, and construction management firm known for delivering innovative transportation infrastructure solutions across the Mid-Atlantic region. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, collaboration, and developing our people into industry leaders. WRA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Transportation Construction Manager to support our growing construction management practice in Northern Virginia. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, hands-on project and personnel management skills, and the technical expertise needed to oversee complex transportation and infrastructure construction projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 8–12 years of experience in transportation construction management (highways, bridges, roadway improvements, or related infrastructure).
- Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
- Ability and commitment to obtain both a Virginia PE license and CCM certification within 12 months of employment (if only one is currently held).
- Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications, and construction procedures.
- Proven experience managing project staff and multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with utility relocation or utility construction projects.
- Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software, and document control systems.
- VDOT materials certifications including Asphalt, Concrete, Soils & Aggregate and Pavement Marking
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification
- DEQ Erosion & Sediment and Storm Water Management certifications
- Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS Certification
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with design plans, specifications, safety standards, and client requirements.
- Provide day‑to‑day oversight of construction activities, contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
- Lead and supervise construction management teams of up to 10 personnel, including inspectors, construction engineers, and support staff.
- Contribute to staff development, mentoring, training, and performance management for team members.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, local jurisdictions, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare and review project documentation such as RFIs, work orders, change orders, and progress reports.
- Coordinate with utility companies; experience with utility relocation or utility construction is highly desirable.
- Maintain thorough project records, monitor contractor performance, and assist in dispute resolution when needed.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
