Senior Construction Manager - Transportation (VDOT Projects)

Lead as the owner’s authority on major Virginia transportation projects—driving engineering decisions, construction oversight, and project outcomes at the highest level. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan Weingardt Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 per year A bit about us: We are a nationally recognized engineering and construction management firm supporting large-scale transportation infrastructure projects across the U.S. Our teams operate on the owner’s side, providing construction oversight, engineering leadership, and program management on complex public works initiatives. With a strong presence in Virginia, we are actively supporting critical roadway and bridge improvements and are seeking experienced professionals who understand the importance of quality, compliance, and leadership in the field. Why join us? Step into a true leadership role with authority over engineering decisions—not just coordination Work on high-impact transportation projects across Virginia (bridge & roadway focus) Join a team trusted to represent the owner’s interests on complex infrastructure programs Strong compensation package with long-term project pipeline and stability Opportunity to influence project outcomes, not just execute tasks Job Details Job Description We are seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to serve in a Responsible Charge Engineer (RCE) capacity on major transportation construction projects in Virginia. This individual will act as the senior engineering authority in the field, ensuring all construction activities align with applicable standards, specifications, and project objectives. This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to make critical decisions in real time. Key Responsibilities Serve as the Responsible Charge Engineer overseeing construction engineering activities Act as the owner’s representative for engineering decision-making and compliance Lead construction oversight efforts for bridge and roadway projects Manage and review: Change orders and supplemental agreements Construction schedules and budgets Contractor submittals and RFIs Ensure adherence to: VDOT Road & Bridge Specifications VDOT Construction Manual MUTCD and applicable standards Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders Provide leadership and direction to field engineering and inspection teams Identify and mitigate project risks, claims, and field issues Qualifications Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia (required) 10+ years of experience in transportation construction engineering Strong background in VDOT projects (highly preferred) Experience with: Bridge and roadway construction Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Resident Engineer or similar leadership roles Deep knowledge of: VDOT standards and specifications Construction administration processes Proven ability to lead teams and make independent engineering decisions Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy