08331 - Construction Mgr CEI

  • State of Virginia
  • Colonial Heights, Virginia
  • Full Time

Hiring Range: $80694.00 to $131128.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

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Description for Candidates:

Manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

How you will contribute:

Compliance and Recordkeeping: Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures. Review and certify Project Records. Assure project operations conform to all OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations. Ensure specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders, force accounts. Ensure materials testing meets the frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions. Ensure that all deficiencies are corrected. Ensure utility conflicts are documented and resolved. Ensure the issuance of C-5 and notification to contractor to proceed with work. Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT Policy. Be actively involved in appeals process for all prime contractors and subcontractors, in annual or final CPE, and in project closeouts. Update Project Website. Ensure project records are submitted to ACE and final payment (or request for extension) is processed.Resource Management and Coordination: Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff. Utilize the project schedule to assure inspection tasks are adequately covered. Present requests to augment staff and adjust work schedules in an effort to minimize overtime expenses. Document and bring forth any performance issues that cannot be resolved to the ACE. Make recommendations to the ACE regarding employee recognition for high performing project staff members. Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project. Coordinate with Project Stakeholders. Conduct required meetings. Participate in Hiring Process.Schedule and Budget: Ensure CEI Budget and Staffing Plan are developed and submit to DCE. Complete all required status reports. Thoroughly review plans and contract documents, coordinate required meetings, contact and coordinate the participation of internal and external stakeholders, and provide information in order to make informed recommendations for proactive issue resolution. Ensure electronic data related to NOI issues are preserved and protected during life of the project. Participate in constructability and bid ability reviews and provide accurate feedback and information. Ensure daily pay quantities are provided independent from those of the contractor. Ensure pay quantities are reconciled with the contractor. Provide contractor acknowledgement of NOI and coordinate VDOT's response with Project Controls. Submit NOI response to C.O. and AG's Office. Claim Preparation. Ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.

What will make you successful:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with contractors, political entities and the general public.Ability to guide consultant staff.Ability to interpret contracts, special provisions and specifications.Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations, policies and of the practices and procedures.Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development processes.Knowledge of strategic, operational, human resource, administrative, and financial management principles, practices and techniques.Proven ability to manage construction on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.Significant knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, DBE, EO and CR guidelines, and related rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and the general public.Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.Knowledge of federal, state, local transportation rules, regulations and policies.Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices, contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, DBE, EO and CR guidelines, and related rules and regulations.Knowledge of strategic, operational, human resource, administrative, financial management principles, practices and techniques.Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.Proven ability to manage construction on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.Skill in use of computers and software applications.Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience or education in Engineering or related field desired.American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I CertificationAsphalt Field Level IAsphalt Field Level IICPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined CourseCertified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)Experience guiding consultant inspection staff.Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures. Experience guiding and training others.Experience with VDOT contract specifications.FlaggerKnowledge of AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software.Pavement MarkingPossession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge)Soils & Aggregate Compaction

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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Job ID: 485258302
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025

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