Construction Manager

  • Volkert
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Full Time
Construction Manager

Regular Full Time

CONST MGR

Knoxville, TN, US

4 days ago

Requisition ID: 2888

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Construction Manager to support our East Gulf Region located in Knoxville, TN.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 10+ years of experience in Construction Inspection for Heavy Civil and Transportation construction.

What you'll be doing:

Direct, schedule, and supervise inspection staff on construction assignments

Complete inspection services and documentation as required by project assignments

Track project budgets and schedules

Review and approve monthly invoices

Complete project records as required

Coordinate and communicate with clients and contractors

Assist the State Operations Manager with marketing and business development tasks as needed

What you need to have:

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

10+ years of experience in Construction Inspection for Heavy Civil and Transportation construction

TDOT Experience is preferred

PE preferred

Must be willing to travel on a routine basis to field offices and project sites

Experience in Bridge and Highway construction projects with demonstrated knowledge of contractor means and methods

Knowledge and understanding of project controls, including CPM scheduling, cost estimating, contract administration, and change order and claims analysis

Demonstrated skills in negotiating, coordinating and directing work of subcontractors, and in developing strong working relationships with general contractor personnel, subcontractors, inspectors, and other related parties

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines

Valid driver's license

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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Tennessee
Job ID: 479423388
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2025

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