Construction Manager

Warrentonva; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrentonva is looking for an experienced Construction Manager in Warrenton, Virginia, responsible for overseeing project management and administration for various development projects. You will work closely with the Senior Project Manager and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget while complying with safety and legal standards.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least five years of experience in utility and transportation project management. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with involvement in key projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience managing utility and/or transportation projects.
• Three years’ experience performing constructability reviews and using project management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits/inspections for compliance with approved plans.
• Interpret and enforce applicable federal, state, and local codes.
• Respond to inquiries, requests, and complaints from various stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Compliance Knowledge

Project Coordination

Communication

Grant Management

Technical Report Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Description

Exempt

Grade 12

Position Overview

The Construction Manager is responsible for project oversite and project administration for the Town’s CIP/CARP, Utilities, and Public Works development projects. Works directly with the Senior Project Manager and contractors, designers, and stakeholders on ensuring project scheduling, budgeting, and closeout are within scope and timeline. The position also works in conjunction with applicable Directors, Stormwater Administrator, and Project Coordinator, and may be a supervisory role.

Construction Manager Duties

• Project Management. Conduct site visits/inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and project safety; collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate scheduled activities; oversee project closeout; review project invoices to stay within budget; maintain detailed project records and interpret plans.
• Compliance. Interpret and enforce applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; prepare corrective letters; recommend policy improvements; support legal document preparation; implement engineering programs.
• Project Communication. Respond to inquiries, requests and complaints from internal staff, external agencies and the general public.
• CIP / CARP Grant Management. Prepare CIP/CARP related grant opportunities for leadership.
• Administration & Additional Tasks. Maintain records of plan reviews and site inspections; prepare forms and reports; draft ordinances, resolutions, agendas and presentations; assist with various CIP project tasks as needed.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Salary Grade 12 – Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing utility and/or transportation projects.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing constructability reviews and using project‑management software.

Certifications / Licenses

• Valid Virginia (VA) Driver’s License – required upon hire; if relocating, obtained within one (1) year.
• OSHA‑10 – preferred; obtain within two (2) years.
• Certified Construction Manager through Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) – required or obtain within five (5) years.
• Confined Space Training – required or maintain within one (1) year.
• VDOT Certifications (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, or Advanced Work Zone Safety) – preferred; obtain within two (2) years.
• DEQ Stormwater and Inspector – required or obtain within two (2) years.

Success Framework

• Knowledge of VDOT specifications and standards.
• Understanding of slopes, elevations, MUTCD, VWAPM, DEQ, DCR, VDH regulations.
• Familiarity with funding sources from federal and state agencies.
• Knowledge of designs for public utilities and works infrastructure, construction, maintenance and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of land and engineering survey systems and methods.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and communicate effectively with supervisors, public, employees and officials.
• Use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision.

Work Schedule

• Full‑time, generally 40 hours per week.
• Standard hours may include a mix of weekdays, evenings and weekends based on project needs.

Equipment & Tools

• Town‑provided computer, office equipment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and walk for extended periods.
• Repeated wrist, hand, fine‑motor movements.
• Grasp, pull, push, reach, climb, balance.
• Talk, hear, listen, comprehend; drive or operate mechanical equipment.
• Visual acuity 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, 3‑D vision, hand/eye coordination; color discrimination.
• Lift up to 20 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to temperature, humidity, noise, chemicals, fumes, biohazards, pathogens, electric shock.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

This position requires satisfactory results of a criminal history check, credit history check, and/or drug/alcohol testing.

The Town of Warrenton offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes.