Construction Manager
Job Description
**Title:** Construction Manager
**State Role Title:** Engineering Technician IV
**Hiring Range:** $87,150 – $141,619
**Pay Band:** 5
**Agency:** VA Dept of Transportation
**Location:** Fredericksburg District Office
**Agency Website:** www.virginiadot.org/jobs
**Recruitment Type:** General Public – G
**Job Duties**
What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having 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 your professional development…At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!
VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has an exciting opportunity available in its Construction Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Construction Manager vacancy. This position manages 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.
Required skills for job & position:
* Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects
* Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development processes
* Ability to interpret contracts, special provisions, and specifications
* Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures
* Knowledge of managerial, administrative, and supervisory principles and practices
* Significant knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO and CR guidelines, rules, and regulations
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with contractors, political entities, and general public
* 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
* Knowledge of strategic, operational, human resource and financial management principles, practices, and techniques
**Minimum Qualifications**
* Valid driver’s license
* 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
* 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)
* 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**
* Professional Engineer’s license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
* 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 including consultant or in-house inspection staff
* Experience with VDOT contract specifications desired
* Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge)
* 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
* Pavement Marking
**Special Instructions**
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
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”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprint-based background checks, 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. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is classified as designated to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
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/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
**Contact Information**
Name: Priya Paranthaman
Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. **Equal Opportunity Employer**
