Senior Construction Manager - Bridge/Rail

Job Description

Job Description

Description

About Artheon
Artheon brings together several established consulting engineering firms including Churchill Consulting Engineers, CME Associates, and Naik Consulting Group, forming a collaborative organization of more than 600 professionals with expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

 
Artheon is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager with proven experience and expertise in Bridge/Rail projects. The Senior Construction Manager will oversee a multidisciplinary team and lead the project through preconstruction to commissioning for a multi-million dollar bridge repair project.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall construction planning, scheduling, and execution for major bridge and rail projects.
• Apply expert level of knowledge of construction means and methods, materials and techniques for bridge repair.
• Manage field operations, subcontractors, and project engineering staff to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee coordination with rail agencies, transportation authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders.
• Review design documents, shop drawings, and technical specifications to ensure compliance and constructability.
• Implement and enforce safety programs, quality control procedures, and risk-management strategies.
• Ensures adherence to contract terms, performance, quality assurance, compliance requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Prepare progress reports, cost forecasts, and change-order documentation.
• Serve as the primary on-site project leader, maintaining strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Establishes work plan and multidisciplinary staffing of the project and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to long-term workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Active New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
• 20+ years of construction project management experience with expert level knowledge of bridge and/or rail projects.
• Minimum of 7+ years in a supervisory role 
• Management of at least three (3) bridge construction or rehabilitation projects and one (1) completed project involving railroad infrastructure within an active railroad environment.
• Strong understanding of track work, rail operations, bridge structures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar transportation projects.
• Expertise in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6), document controls, and cost management tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Pay Transparency:
The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including: 

• Generous sign-on bonus
• Holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match 
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

Artheon is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.