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Construction Manager

RK&K, Richmond, VA, United States


RK&K is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in Richmond, VA. As a Construction Manager on RK&K's CEI team you will manage complex highway/bridge construction projects and mentor, grow and manage our construction inspection teams.

Essential Functions

Manage, build and develop construction inspection teams

Manage assigned elements of projects as an owner's representative to ensure contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects

Manage project personnel, inspections, materials quality control and quality assurance testing on behalf of the owner

Serve as a communication liaison between field staff, contractor, design team, federal and state agencies, and citizens

Determine inspection staffing needs, provide staff supervision and management, research and interpret contract requirements providing technical guidance to staff and ensure quality of work product

Update and track financial information including cost projections for projects. Make recommendations to owner related to partial and final contractor payments. Prepare and conduct entitlement determinations, independent cost estimates, time impact recommendations and documentation related to project change orders

Track project schedule and make recommendations to owner

Conduct project meetings to include preconstruction meetings, utility coordination meetings, progress meetings and pre-activity meetings

Prepare project management correspondence and reviews recommendations made by project staff

Participate in Preconstruction Services (scoping, utility conflicts, constructability & bidability)

Manage the Project Close-out process, including as-builts, final quantities and final acceptance

Focus attention on the success of key project elements: Safety & Environmental, Quality, Schedule and Cost

Interact and build relationship with clients

Required Skills and Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing heavy civil infrastructure construction

High School Diploma or equivalent

Federal, state, local or municipal DOT experience

Construction management experience in roadway, utilities, and structures

Ability to read & interpret roadway plans & specifications

Understanding of contractor means & methods and materials

Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process

Understanding RFI and Submittal Processes as well as experience running project meetings and developing meeting minutes

Familiarity with interpreting contract specifications, standards, etc

Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software, data processing equipment and contract management software

Acceptable driving record

Preferred (but not required) Education, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and understanding of project controls (CPM scheduling, cost estimating, claim analysis)

Both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build experience

Certifications (VDOT Asphalt, Soils & Aggregate, Pavement Marking, ACI, Traffic Safety, etc.) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Preferred

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

P.E. license

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Much, much more!

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