CEI Project Manager

RK&K

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurances

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking an experienced Project/Construction Manager in Knoxville/Tri-Cities, Tennessee. The role involves managing heavy civil, highway, and transportation projects, ensuring compliance and leading a team. Candidates must have over 15 years in roadway construction, strong contract administration skills, and the ability to train inspection technicians. The position offers benefits such as paid time off, health insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in roadway and structures construction.
5+ years of managing construction projects in Tennessee.
Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise inspection technicians.

Responsibilities

Lead/manage roadway and bridge projects for contract compliance.
Monitor project progress and adherence to plans.
Assist in developing and training the CEI team.

Skills

Project management

Construction Management

Civil Engineering principles

Construction methods and materials

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

RK&K is currently hiring an experienced Project/Construction Manager skilled in Heavy Civil, Highway, and Transportation construction projects to join our team in Knoxville/Tri-Cities Tennessee area. As a Construction Project Manager at RK&K you will manage and strengthen our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in NE Tennessee. Applicants must have project level experience providing contract administration and leading CM/CEI teams.

Essential Functions

Lead and/or manage all elements of roadway and bridge projects to ensure contract compliance.
Management and administration of heavy civil, highway and bridge projects including leading teams of Junior Project Managers, Contract Administrative Support, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, and CPM Reviewers.
Participate in Preconstruction Services (scoping, utility conflicts, constructability & biddability).
Actively monitor project progress and adherence to plans and specifications.
Ensuring CM/CEI members training, and equipment needs are met.
Support business development activities.
Assist in developing and maintaining area Construction Management / CEI Services staff by recruiting, selecting, managing, and training employees.
Demonstrate knowledge of on-call service contracts as well as mining contracts for task orders.
Must possess high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Fifteen (15) + years of experience in roadway and structures construction.
Five (5) + years of experience managing construction projects in Tennessee or ten (10) + years of Construction Management experience with TDOT
Advanced working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment.
Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise inspection technicians in the field.Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
Statewide travel between job sites is expected, clean driving record.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

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