Construction Manager

Loudoun County; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) seeks a Construction Manager to independently manage complex CIP transportation projects through construction, post-construction, and VDOT acceptance phases.

The role requires coordinating with design teams, managing contracts, reviewing change orders, and ensuring adherence to plans, specs, budgets, and schedules. A relevant degree and multiple years of experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Project Management, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of related work experience of a complex nature including construction administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees capital construction projects including the work of the general contractor; responds to requests for information; reviews and approves field orders, proposed modifications, and change orders.
• Supports the design process by providing constructability reviews and feedback during the design process.
• Inspects work progress for quality, code, and contract compliance; reviews cumulative job progress by trade; maintains project documentation, reports, and information; and prepares monthly project status reports.
• Prepares project scope and schedule; maintains schedule and assignments for review; coordinates activities of all points of contact and technical support; maintains appropriate contact with other agencies and departments; facilitates project team meetings; and keeps supervisor informed of team activities, issues, and decisions.
• Coordinates and manages the post-construction building turn-over schedule and processes; ensures receipt of and maintains project documentation and reports.
• Manages contracts according to County and Department contracting procedures and guidelines; maintains contract documentation and document compliance.

Skills

Construction management

Contract administration

Field oversight

Education

Engineering/Architecture/PM degree

Job description

The Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Construction Manager. Our staff is comprised of individuals who dedicate their talent, education, and experience to making a difference in our dynamic community. DTCI places a high value on work-life balance, professional development, and providing service to those in Loudoun County.

The Construction Manager position will independently manage complex capital infrastructure projects (CIP) for the County. This position is responsible for the full project life cycle of transportation and road projects during the construction, post construction, and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) acceptance phases to ensure the work is executed in accordance with approved plans and specifications, VDOT standards, and the project budget and schedule.? The Construction Manager may also manage capital facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees capital construction projects including the work of the general contractor; responds to requests for information; and reviews and approves field orders, proposed modifications, and change orders.
• Supports the design process by providing constructability reviews and feedback during the design process.
• Inspects work progress for quality, code, and contract compliance; reviews cumulative job progress by trade; maintains project documentation, reports, and information; and prepares monthly project status reports.
• Prepares project scope and schedule; maintains schedule and assignments for review; coordinates activities of all points of contact and technical support; maintains appropriate contact with other agencies and departments; facilitates project team meetings; and keeps supervisor informed of team activities, issues, and decisions.
• Coordinates and manages the post-construction building turn-over schedule and processes; ensures receipt of and maintains project documentation and reports.
• Manages contracts according to County and Department contracting procedures and guidelines; maintains contract documentation and document compliance.
• Develop professional services contract tasking and scopes of work, proactively manage the construction phase of the work.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex design and construction management issues.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Project Management, or a related field; four (4) years of related work experience of a complex nature including construction administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal, credit, and DMV background checks.

Must be able to inspect existing sites and active construction projects, which often requires walking or climbing elevated structures. This position requires walking or crawling through tight spaces; climbing into manhole structures or other confined spaces; climbing towers or other elevated structures; walking or crawling through excavated or tunneled spaces; and being exposed to inclement weather and hazardous conditions associated with construction sites and activities. Work is performed dealing with activities that require making decisions involving people, resources, and property. Subject to call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, on limited occurrences to address project needs.

Must be available for duty beyond normal/core business hours, as required to attend meetings of the Board of Supervisors; regional, state, and/or federal organizations; public input sessions, or other special meetings related to the overall job components.