Construction Manager

Title: Construction Manager

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $80694 $131128

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Petersburg Residency

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

What drives you Whether its knowing the work you do makes a difference having a great work/life balance working on exciting and challenging projects leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism at the Virginia Department of Transportation we have something for you.

The Richmond District is seeking to fill a Construction Manager position to manage supervise and provide guidance/instruction to construction inspectors/staff on various types of maintenance roadway and bridge projects in the Southern Region (Petersburg & South Hill Areas). Serve as liaison between field and project office in resolving challenging construction issues; keep the Area Construction Engineer abreast of the progress/problems on projects; administer contracts and prepare/review correspondence and reports related to construction projects and ensure contract document compliance. VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position is at the core of this requirement therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

In order to be considered for this position you must submit your resume.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pretax spending accounts state funded short and longterm disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3 official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 2010. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values therefore please access the following link: to review them and if in agreement we welcome you to apply.

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.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or project management software.
Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards specifications MUTCD environmental regulations safety requirements and DBE EO and guidelines rules and regulations.
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.
Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques methods procedures practices materials and equipment.
Valid drivers license.

Additional Considerations

A combination of training experience or education in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field desired.
Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures. Experience supervising and training others.
Professional Engineers license Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
Experience supervising consultant or inhouse inspection staff.
Experience with VDOT contract specifications.
Current certifications in soils aggregate asphalt concrete nuclear safety and transportation guardrail installation pavement markings DEQ Stormwater and E&SC inspection OSHA Safety and ACI Field Technician preferred.

Special Instructions

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Fingerprint based background check references work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. In order to be considered for this position you must submit your resume.

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 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants: Information

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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.