Construction Manager

Title: Construction Manager

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $92,798-$150,797

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT is seeking a Construction Manager to 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.

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Schedule and Budget- Ensure CEI Budget and Staffing Plan are developed and submitted. Complete all required status reports. 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. Ensure electronic data related to NOI issues are preserved and protected during project life. Participate in constructability and biddability reviews and provide accurate feedback and information. Ensure daily pay quantities are provided independent from those of the contractor and are reconciled with the contractor. Provide contractor acknowledgement of NOI and coordinate VDOT's response with project controls. Submit NOI response to Central Office and Attorney General’s Office. Prepare claims. Ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.

Compliance and Recordkeeping- Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures. Review and certify project records. 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. Ensure materials testing meets frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions and all deficiencies are corrected. Ensure utility conflicts are documented and resolved. Ensure the issuance of C-5 and notification to contractor to proceed with work. Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT policy. Be actively involved in appeals process for all prime contractors and subcontractors, in annual or final CPE, and in project closeouts. Update project website. Ensure project records are submitted to ACE and final payment (or request for extension) is processed.

Resource Management and Coordination- Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff. Utilize project schedule to assure inspection tasks are adequately covered. Present requests to augment staff and adjust work schedules in an effort to minimize overtime expenses. Document and bring forth any performance issues that cannot be resolved to the ACE. Make recommendations to the ACE regarding employee recognition for high performing project staff members. Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project. Coordinate with project stakeholders. Conduct required meetings. Participate in hiring process.

Licensure and Certification- Ensure required certifications have been obtained by staff and take remedial measures or develop action plans to assure program compliance with certification requirements.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred 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: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 driver's license and safety shoes required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).
• 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

• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
• Professional Engineer's license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Experience supervising consultant or in-house inspection staff.
• Significant knowledge on the preparation of Independent Cost Estimates using RSMeans Data, Equipment Watch, Bid History and/or other acceptable industry resources and processing Work Orders (Change Orders).
• Demonstrated ability to resolve construction related issues in coordination with designers and other internal and external stakeholders.
• A combination of training, experience or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field desired

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.

All employees are required to work in emergencies, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

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.

RMS/PageUp provides 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.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred 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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees/.

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: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.

All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

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.

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.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.

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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/pathways/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Danielle Rayner

Phone: 703-259-2378

Email: danielle.rayner@vdot.virginia.gov

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected 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 800-552-5019.

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.