Construction Manager

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! #J-18808-Ljbffr