Construction Manager - Salem District Construction

Title: Construction Manager Salem District Construction

State Role Title: Construction Manager

Hiring Range: $75046 $121950

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Salem

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Are you looking for a career that Drives You
VDOT Salem District is looking for our next Construction Manager!

We currently have open positions that report to the Salem District Complex.
In this position you will manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

Thoroughly review plans and contract documents coordinate required meetings contact and coordinate the participation of internal and external stakeholders and provide information to make informed recommendations for proactive issue resolution.
Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures.
Assure project operations conform to all OSHA VOSH MUTCD Environmental and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations.
Ensure specification compliance for field work sublet requests work orders and force accounts.
Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT policy.
Ensure materials testing meets frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions and all deficiencies are corrected.
Identify and provide onsite technical training for inspection staff.
Coordinate with project stakeholders.
Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open twoway communications on the project.

Does this sound like the next step in your career
Apply today and become a part of the team that #KeepsVirginiaMoving

Minimum Qualifications

Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway structure and bridge construction projects.

Knowledge of federal state and local transportation rules regulations and policies.

Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards specifications MUTCD environmental regulations safety requirements and DBE EO and CR guidelines rules and regulations.

Valid drivers license.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors political entities and general public.

Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes (contracts special provisions and specifications).

Safety shoes required.

Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.

Knowledge of strategic managerial operational human resource supervisory administrative and financial management principles practices and techniques.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include project management software.

Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques methods procedures practices materials and equipment.

Additional Considerations

Asphalt Field Level II

Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.

DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)

A combination of training experience or education in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field desired.

DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN)

Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures. Experience supervising and training others. Experience with VDOT contract specifications desired.

Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge)

Professional Engineers license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

Soils & Aggregate Compaction

Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT)

Asphalt Field Level I

CPR with AED Standard First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification

Experience supervising consultant or inhouse inspection staff.

Experience with VDOT contract specifications.

Pavement Marking

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDOT utilizes a marketbased pay program which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Tabatha Adkins

Phone: 540.750.5525

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.