Construction Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in construction management, administration, or transportation construction.
• Proven experience managing construction projects and administering construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, contract administration, change management, and documentation practices.
• Ability to effectively interpret and apply plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience managing HDOT or other public-sector transportation infrastructure projects.
• Background in roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, or general transportation construction.
• Familiarity with HDOT specifications, procedures, and contract administration practices.
• Experience reviewing and managing schedules, submittals, RFIs, payment applications, change orders, and claims.
• Professional certifications such as PE, EIT, or CCM.
• Experience with construction management software and electronic project documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction management activities and ensure work complies with contract documents and HDOT requirements.
• Serve as SSFM’s primary on-site representative and build working relationships with HDOT, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor schedule, cost, progress, and quality; identify and mitigate delays, conflicts, or potential claims.
• Lead construction progress meetings and coordinate communications across all parties.
• Review and process contractor submittals, RFIs, schedules, payment applications, and change requests.
• Administer and negotiate change orders and contract modifications.
• Direct and support construction inspectors and project staff; ensure compliance with plans, specifications, traffic control requirements, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate logs, documentation, and correspondence; prepare reports and progress estimates.
• Conduct field observations, inspections, punch-list development, and project closeout activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to SSFM and HDOT leadership.
• Represent SSFM with professionalism and integrity in client and contractor engagements.