Construction Manager

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

Job summary

Loudoun County Government's Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure seeks a Construction Manager to oversee capital construction projects in Loudoun County, coordinate with general contractors, and ensure contract compliance. The role involves design input, scheduling, and post-construction activities.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction PM, or related field with four years of experience; a valid driver's license is required and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in construction administration and contract management.
• Ability to navigate complex projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Requires valid driver's license and successful background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees capital construction projects and coordinates with general contractor; handles RFIs and reviews change orders.
• Provides constructability feedback during the design process and ensures project quality and code compliance.
• Maintains project documentation, reports, and schedules; prepares monthly status reports.

Skills

Project management

Construction administration

Contract management

Quality inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction PM or related field

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.

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.

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Work Hours

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.