Dewberry Engineers Incorporated
Railway Construction Manager
Dewberry Engineers Incorporated, Gainesville, Virginia, United States, 22065
Railway Construction Manager
Dewberry is currently seeking a
Rail Construction Manager
to work on project assignments in the Washington Metropolitan area of VA\\MD\\DC. The position will be headquartered in the Gainesville, VA office, but will report to a project site, or multiple project sites daily. The successful candidate will be assigned to fulfill leadership positions on various construction projects.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Assigned project elements may involve rail stations, facilities, bridges, structures, roadways and other transportation and infrastructure facilities. Projects may be within railway right-of-way, therefore working knowledge of railway systems is required
Duties may include reading and understanding contract language making recommendations for partial and final contractor payments
Organizing and managing a project team for execution of the assigned contract
Monitoring project budgets, supervising and managing personnel and making recommendations on project staffing
Analyzing and interpreting project plans and specifications to ensure project constructability, interpretation of unclear contract language
Performing work order time impact and claim analysis
Maintaining and report contractor's daily production rates
Preparation of independent construction estimates and managing the contractor payment process
Candidate may be required to conduct meetings such as a pre-construction conference, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings and others
Reviews inspection data, material test results, resolves test discrepancies and construction issues impacting quality of construction
Provides document management oversight to ensure project records are received and transferred to the project records management system
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar degree, specializing in construction/engineering management or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in the management of station, bridge, roadway, facilities and/or infrastructure construction project within a railway event
Current CCM or ability to obtain such within 6 months of hire
Ability to work with and grow in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Proficient computer, smartphone, and tablet skills and use of software and databases to optimize information collection and automate data collection and reporting.
Ability to learn new computer software and databases, i.e. Smartsheet, Box, TEAMs
Valid driver's license and qualified to drive company vehicle
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of rail stations, bridges, facility, roadway, structure, traffic engineering, utilities construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications and contracts, materials used and performance, environmental, legal and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities
Working knowledge of system/communication elements for railroads
Working knowledge of AREMA standards
Working knowledge of VDOT and/or MSHA Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
Knowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment and contract management software
Ability to create, review and evaluate project/contractor schedules in accordance with the contract requirements.
Ability to supervise and manage employee work groups
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts
Ability to prepare clear technical, financial, administrative and explanatory correspondences
Ability to establish and work to project budgets
Ability to establish a detailed scope of work and identify and capture activities that occur outside of the defined scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Registered as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or similar Construction Manager Certifications preferred
Preferred current registered Professional Engineer license (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
VDOT/MSHA construction inspection experience including materials testing or construction inspection certifications also preferred
Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters:
Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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Rail Construction Manager
to work on project assignments in the Washington Metropolitan area of VA\\MD\\DC. The position will be headquartered in the Gainesville, VA office, but will report to a project site, or multiple project sites daily. The successful candidate will be assigned to fulfill leadership positions on various construction projects.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Assigned project elements may involve rail stations, facilities, bridges, structures, roadways and other transportation and infrastructure facilities. Projects may be within railway right-of-way, therefore working knowledge of railway systems is required
Duties may include reading and understanding contract language making recommendations for partial and final contractor payments
Organizing and managing a project team for execution of the assigned contract
Monitoring project budgets, supervising and managing personnel and making recommendations on project staffing
Analyzing and interpreting project plans and specifications to ensure project constructability, interpretation of unclear contract language
Performing work order time impact and claim analysis
Maintaining and report contractor's daily production rates
Preparation of independent construction estimates and managing the contractor payment process
Candidate may be required to conduct meetings such as a pre-construction conference, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings and others
Reviews inspection data, material test results, resolves test discrepancies and construction issues impacting quality of construction
Provides document management oversight to ensure project records are received and transferred to the project records management system
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar degree, specializing in construction/engineering management or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in the management of station, bridge, roadway, facilities and/or infrastructure construction project within a railway event
Current CCM or ability to obtain such within 6 months of hire
Ability to work with and grow in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Proficient computer, smartphone, and tablet skills and use of software and databases to optimize information collection and automate data collection and reporting.
Ability to learn new computer software and databases, i.e. Smartsheet, Box, TEAMs
Valid driver's license and qualified to drive company vehicle
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of rail stations, bridges, facility, roadway, structure, traffic engineering, utilities construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications and contracts, materials used and performance, environmental, legal and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities
Working knowledge of system/communication elements for railroads
Working knowledge of AREMA standards
Working knowledge of VDOT and/or MSHA Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
Knowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment and contract management software
Ability to create, review and evaluate project/contractor schedules in accordance with the contract requirements.
Ability to supervise and manage employee work groups
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts
Ability to prepare clear technical, financial, administrative and explanatory correspondences
Ability to establish and work to project budgets
Ability to establish a detailed scope of work and identify and capture activities that occur outside of the defined scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Registered as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or similar Construction Manager Certifications preferred
Preferred current registered Professional Engineer license (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
VDOT/MSHA construction inspection experience including materials testing or construction inspection certifications also preferred
Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters:
Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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