The Construction Manager plays a pivotal role in orchestrating, scheduling, and supervising field construction inspection activities for designated road construction projects. A key liaison between project engineers, contractors, subconsultants, clients, the traveling public, and CDOT or FHWA staff, the Construction Manager excels in fostering positive working relationships. Upholding stringent quality assurance and safety standards, they ensure adherence to budgets and produce accurate progress reports in line with project requirements. Will provide inspection of construction activity in order to ensure the quality of construction and compliance with project plans, contracts, specifications, and special provisions.
Requirements
- Serve as a construction project manager (owner's representative) for transportation projects by managing and overseeing construction of roads, highways and bridges to assure quality and safety in the construction of these facilities.
- Review, inspect, test and/or measure the work of the contractors and consultants to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract requirements.
- Recommend to the project engineer approval and payment for acceptable and completed work, or rejection of non-conforming work.
- Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activities and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule and budget status.
- Recommend project-related decisions based on assessment of construction performance and progress relative to contract requirements.
- Analyze construction schedules utilizing standard scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
- Prepare documentation in support of contract change orders or modifications when requested by the project engineer.
- Initiate communication of project-related details and concerns to the project engineer in a timely manner.
- Calculate and estimate all quantities and costs of materials that will be required for individual phases or elements of the project.
- Adhere to the requirements of RockSol's internal Quality Management System (QMS).
- Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles according to company procedures.
- Other construction inspection assignments as needed.
Preferred Qualifications (but not required)
- Previous project management and/or inspection experience on DOT or FHWA road construction projects.
- Current Professional Engineer license.
- Construction materials testing experience.
Work Environment- Work locations include road construction sites and field offices with regular exposure to all types of weather conditions during field work.
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends if necessary to comply with client requirements and/or to meet project deadlines.
- Loud noise levels at times (hearing protection provided).
- Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Overnight travel may be required with this position.
Pay (based on education and experience):
- Construction Manager I $45 - $50 per hour
- Construction Manager II $50 - $60 per hour
- Construction Manager III $60 - $65 per hour
BenefitsRockSol offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life, AD&D, Long and short-term disability plans, 401K, PTO and paid holidays.
