Construction Manager

STV; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking a Construction Manager to lead transportation construction in Winston-Salem, NC. This ENR Top 50 firm offers the chance to deliver roadway, highway, and bridge projects while growing STV’s Construction Management and CEI practice across North Carolina.

You’ll work with clients, project teams, and field staff to ensure quality delivery, mentor talent, and expand STV’s regional presence. The role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and building trusted relationships with clients

Qualifications

• Experience in highway construction administration and inspection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and project teams.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities for construction staff and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of STV’s CEI practice through client engagement, business development, and pursuit support
• Help recruit, mentor, and develop construction managers, engineers, inspectors, and field staff
• Serve as Project Manager on select transportation projects, as needed.
• Provide quality oversight for CEI project activities, deliverables, documentation, and field operations
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with clients, agency partners, and project stakeholders
• Support proposals, qualifications packages, and technical pursuit materials.
• Review and interpret construction plans, contract documents, and technical specifications
• Communicate clearly with clients, project teams, and field staff to keep work moving safely and efficiently

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Client communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

STV is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Transportation team in Winston-Salem, NC. This is an exciting opportunity for a construction professional who wants to help deliver meaningful roadway, highway, and bridge projects while playing a visible role in the growth of STV’s Construction Management and CEI practice across North Carolina.

In this role, you’ll work closely with clients, project teams, and field staff to support high-quality project delivery, strengthen client relationships, mentor emerging talent, and help expand STV’s presence in the region. You’ll have the support of an ENR Top 50 firm while contributing to infrastructure projects that improve mobility, safety, and connectivity for local communities.

This is a strong fit for someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, values safety, and enjoys building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. If you’re looking for a leadership role with room to make an impact, grow a practice, and support a collaborative team, this opportunity offers a strong platform to do that.

What You’ll Do

As a Construction Manager, you will support construction management activities and help administer roadway, highway, and bridge construction projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the growth of STV’s CEI practice through client engagement, business development, and pursuit support
• Help recruit, mentor, and develop construction managers, engineers, inspectors, and field staff
• Serve as Project Manager on select transportation projects, as needed.
• Provide quality oversight for CEI project activities, deliverables, documentation, and field operations
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with clients, agency partners, and project stakeholders
• Support proposals, qualifications packages, and technical pursuit materials.
• Review and interpret construction plans, contract documents, and technical specifications
• Communicate clearly with clients, project teams, and field staff to keep work moving safely and efficiently

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements
• Minimum of 10 years of highway construction administration and inspection experience
• North Carolina Professional Engineer license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential preferred
• Familiarity with NCDOT, North Carolina municipalities, or public-sector transportation clients
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, client communication, and coordination with project teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead construction teams, promote safe work practices, and support successful transportation project delivery

Why STV

At STV, you’ll join a nationally recognized transportation and infrastructure firm where your leadership, technical judgment, and client relationships can make a visible impact. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, help grow a regional CEI practice, mentor talented professionals, and contribute to safer, more connected communities. You’ll be part of a collaborative culture that values professional growth, high-quality delivery, and a healthy work-life balance

Compensation Range:

$118,489.97 - $135,417.11

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match?

We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.