Highway Construction Manager

Step into Your New Role

We are currently seeking motivated candidates to fill our full-time Transportation Construction Manager roles. Work assignments will be in the Christiansburg, Virginia areas.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the construction program regarding assigned elements of projects to ensure the quality of contract and policy compliance of project inspectors and contractors for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects.
• Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure project scheduling, compliance, and constructability, as well as manage and forecast project budget analyses.
• Conduct pre-construction, project and issues meetings as needed.
• Make recommendations to reporting engineer for contract adjustments and compliance acceptability, identify design errors and determine impact for both client and contractor, as well as provides resolutions to plan conflicts found in the field.
• Provide project documentation and handling and distribution of submittals, as well as review monthly progress estimates and bring discrepancies to the attention of appropriate staff.
• Oversee inspection staff, provide such training and mentoring as needed. Determine staff size, work hours and specialty need. Ensure personnel safety and environmental protections are in place.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma and/or Associates of Bachelor's degree in construction technology related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of road construction methods, materials, standards and specifications experience.
• VDOT Certification, Safety training, including OSHA.
• Current/valid State Driver's License REQUIRED with acceptable driving record.
• Good written and oral expression in English.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

• Candidates will be subject to work in potentially harsh outside environmental conditions and hazards and highway construction sites including heights, heavy equipment and highway traffic
• Position requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.