OverviewKimley-Horn's Reston, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Construction Manager with 4+ years of experience to join their team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating site and civil constructionphase services on large, complex projects to verify the constructed work substantially conforms to the approved design intent and contract documents prepared by Kimley-Horn. This role serves as the central point of integration between the design team, owner, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction during construction.
The position requires strong organizational skills and professional judgment to manage high volumes of project information, including RFIs, submittals, meeting documentation, and field observations. The Construction Project Manager oversees the timely and accurate review of contractor submittals and RFIs, facilitates and participates in construction meetings, and maintains clear, welldocumented communication among all parties.
Through regular construction observations and reporting, the role verifies that installed site and civil components are consistent with the plans, specifications, and applicable standards, and identifies potential deviations or constructability issues early. The Construction Project Manager helps resolve issues in a manner consistent with the contract documents while supporting project schedule, quality, and risk management objectives.
This position plays a key role in bridging design and execution, protecting the owners and designers interests through thorough documentation, proactive coordination, and disciplined constructionphase oversight.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry with a primary focus on horizontal site construction (grading, utilities, roadway, drainage)
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required
- Ability to travel as needed
- Understanding of civil construction means and methods
- Proficiency in construction management software (i.e. Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to interpret complex civil design plans and specifications
Salary Range: $85,000 - $145,000
