Construction Manager (Transportation Planner V)

Overview FCDOT is seeking a highly skilled Construction Manager to join the Special Projects Division. The position will provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (RHBRT) project — a large, complex, federally funded capital program with significant regional mobility and economic development impacts. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in managing construction activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, engineering plans and specifications, project schedules, budgets, and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant obligations. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and management oversight for construction of the RHBRT project, ensuring delivery aligns with approved scope, schedule, budget, and federal requirements. Direct construction oversight activities, including documentation, progress tracking, safety coordination, and field decision-making. Manage and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, engineering plans and specifications, project schedules, budgets, and FTA grant obligations. Lead and manage the procurement process for QA consultants and construction contractors for the RHBRT project. Supervise and mentor the Assistant Construction Manager (ACM), and coordinate with the ACM and construction management consultants to support day-to-day construction oversight and field coordination. Partner with Project Controls staff to monitor schedule progress, cost performance, risk registers, and corrective action plans, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to escalation protocols. Oversee and coordinate the review of engineering plans, contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other construction documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements. Oversee implementation of the Quality Management Program; coordinate quality control and quality assurance activities with QC and QA consultants to ensure construction work meets technical and contractual standards. Serve as the county’s primary point of contact for contractors, consultants, funding partners, and county staff; help resolve construction and field issues to support effective project delivery. Conduct site visits and field inspections to monitor construction progress and ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. Support risk management, issue resolution, and claims avoidance through proactive coordination, thorough documentation, and effective communication with project partners. Prepare and present technical briefings, construction updates, and project status reports for senior leadership, partner agencies, and elected officials. Attend public meetings, including evening meetings as needed, and present project information to community stakeholders and advisory groups. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. Plus five years of progressively responsible transportation planning related experience. The years of experience should include at least three years in the specific area of assignment (for example, Transportation Planning, Site Analysis, the Fairfax Connector, etc.). Certificates and Licenses Valid driver's license Necessary Special Requirements The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Preferred Qualifications A master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related engineering discipline substitutes for one year of relevant experience. Extensive experience with direct, hands-on progressively responsible construction experience including 15 or more years in construction, engineering, or project delivery roles on major transportation projects. Professional progressively responsible experience in project management for complex large-scale multimodal transportation projects. Demonstrated success managing construction of large, complex transportation projects, preferably with $300+ million construction value. Extensive experience coordinating construction activities with contractors, construction management teams, engineering consultants, and public agencies. Experience overseeing or implementing quality management programs during construction, inspection programs, materials testing, or independent verification/quality assurance activities. Extensive experience reviewing engineering plans, specifications, construction schedules, contractor submittals, RFIs, and change orders. Experience coordinating with consultant teams supporting project delivery, such as QA/QC CM, design, project controls and other construction oversight consultants on major transportation projects, including schedule monitoring, cost tracking, change management, and risk management. Familiarity with federally funded transportation or transit projects, including compliance with state and federal standards and specifications. Experience with federal oversight requirements and FTA programs. Experience working on transportation projects led by state, regional, or federal transportation agencies (e.g., VDOT, VPRA, DRPT, WMATA, MWAA) or similar agencies. Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to work effectively with contractors, partner agencies, and project stakeholders in high-visibility settings. Experience preparing written reports and communications, and giving presentations to community groups, elected officials, and senior-level leadership. Experience leading or supporting the procurement and selection of consultants or contractors for transportation infrastructure projects, including scopes of work, evaluating proposals, participating in selection committees, or negotiating contracts. Experience managing or administering contracts for transportation construction projects, including reviewing change orders and ensuring contract compliance. Professional Engineer (PE) license or other professional certification(s) such as FE(EIT), PTOE, AICP, CCM, PMP, or other listed certifications. Physical Requirements Job is generally sedentary. May be required to walk, stand, bend, and carry items under 25 lbs. Visual acuity required to read data on computer monitors. Incumbent must be able to operate keyboard-driven equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include an exercise. Notice on Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. View email address on click.appcast.io EEO/AA/TTY. #J-18808-Ljbffr