Construction Manager - Transportation

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Transportation CEI-CMI Area Manager to lead inspection staff and perform Construction Manager duties on NCDOT contracts and local projects. This full-time role emphasizes field oversight, plan interpretation, contract compliance, and cross‑functional coordination with engineers and owners.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of field construction/management, NCDOT experience preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of field construction/management experience, NCDOT preferred.
• Strong plan-reading and interpretation skills for plans, specs, and shop drawings.
• Experience leading inspection staff and managing a team across NC.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with HiCAMS, ProjectWise, and SharePoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Manager in delivering CEI/CMI services for NCDOT and local governments.
• Manage inspection staff across North Carolina, interpret plans, apply NCDOT specs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with LAP/contract requirements; resolve field conflicts and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Construction management

Field inspection

NCDOT experience

Reading plans & specs

Project coordination

MS Office

HiCAMS familiarity

Travel willingness

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

CCM certification desirable

Professional Engineer (PE) a plus

Tools

HiCAMS

Primavera P6

MS Project

ProjectWise

SharePoint

Job description

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Raleigh, NC Full Time Raleigh, NC, US

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and promoting employee career growth. Join our team of approximately 250 Construction Management & Inspection staff and more than 1,000 professionals - help us design and build the multi-modal infrastructure that improves the world!

We have an immediate opening in the Raleigh, NC area for a qualified transportation Construction Manager to support the North Carolina CEI-CMI Regional Manager and our growing NC Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and Construction Management (CMI) group. Working under the Regional Manager, the CEI-CMI Area Manager will manage inspection staff and perform a Construction Manager role on NCDOT CEI contracts, as well as North Carolina local government transportation projects. The Area Manager could be responsible for managing staff and overseeing small to mid-sized NCDOT and locally administered projects. Must have significant experience in roadway/bridge construction and NCDOT construction administration. Experience on local government (LAP) projects preferred. Capable of leading a construction staff, be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance. NCDOT materials and erosion control certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the North Carolina CEI-CMI Regional Manager in delivering and growing CEI/CMI services for NCDOT and North Carolina local governments
• Managing and leading construction and inspection staff across an assigned area of North Carolina, interpreting plans and specifications, and applying the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and NCDOT construction policies
• Ensuring compliance with the NCDOT LAP Manual on locally administered projects
• Resolving field conflicts and disputes
• Coordinating and running meetings, including pre-construction and partnering meetings
• Ensuring staff is trained and holds the required NCDOT certifications
• Overseeing project documentation and daily records in NCDOT's HiCAMS system
• Performing field inspection as required
• Reviewing Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates
• Reviewing staff time, progress reports and invoices, and monitoring project scopes and budgets
• Communicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis
• Keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process
• Coordination with various stakeholders, utility owners and the traveling public
• Supporting the Regional Manager with business development, staffing and recruiting, and proposal efforts as requested
• Oversee project safety

Requirements:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of specific field construction and management experience in the areas listed below, with NCDOT experience strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate, Required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or other advanced certificate, desirable
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to and from assigned construction sites across North Carolina
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to read/interpret plans and specifications
• Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and sketch books
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required for completing electronic inspection reports; familiarity with HiCAMS, ProjectWise and SharePoint preferred
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

Management Skills:

• Applicants must have demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, particularly on NCDOT projects, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and permit requirements
• Experience in coordinating an inspection staff and assigning inspection duties
• Applicants must have demonstrated experience resolving field conflicts, coordinating with Contractors and Owners/Engineers, and overseeing a variety of project types and sizes
• Experience with NCDOT Division operations and construction administration, including contract documentation, pay estimates and change/supplemental agreement processes
• Experience mentoring, training and developing inspection staff
• Previous inspection experience preferred

Additional Training or Certifications:

• NCDOT materials certifications, including Asphalt, Concrete, Aggregate and Soils/Density, preferred
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification
• Work zone safety certification (e.g., ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor or NCDOT-recognized equivalent) preferred
• Experience with locally administered projects (LAP) and CPM schedule review (Primavera P6 or MS Project) preferred
• North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer (PE) a plus

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 50 yards.
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 75 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 - $135,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time base without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)