Construction Project Manager, PE/CCM

RK&K; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Construction/Project Manager to join our CEI team in Washington, DC. You will manage heavy civil infrastructure projects, mentor inspection teams, and serve as the owner’s representative to ensure contract compliance and high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities include staffing, QA/QC development, cost projections, progress meetings, and close-out activities. A strong background in design-build and design-bid-build is preferred, with potential for career growth and

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in heavy civil infrastructure construction.
• Experience reading roadway plans and specs.
• Familiar with design-build and design-bid-build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction inspection teams and act as owner’s representative on projects.
• Oversee project personnel, inspections, materials QA/QC and testing.
• Track cost projections and contractor payments; prepare change orders and entitlements.
• Lead project meetings (preconstruction, progress, coordination) and maintain meeting minutes.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost performance.

Skills

Heavy civil

Roadway utilities

Plan interpretation

QA/QC

RFI/Submittals

PM meetings

Contract management

CPM scheduling

Civil eng deg

Education

P.E. license

CCM certification

B.S./M.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Construction/Project Manager to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in Washington, DC. As a Construction Manager on RK&K’s CEI team you will manage construction projects and mentor, grow, and manage our construction inspection teams.

Essential Function

• Manage, build and develop construction inspection teams
• Manage assigned elements of projects as an owner’s representative to ensure contract compliance
• Manage project personnel, inspections, materials quality control and quality assurance testing
• Serve as a communication liaison between field staff, contractor, design team, federal and state agencies, and citizens
• Determine inspection staffing needs, provide staff supervision and management, research and interpret contract requirements providing technical guidance to staff and ensure quality of work product
• Update and track financial information including cost projections for projects. Make recommendations related to partial and final contractor payments. Prepare and conduct entitlement determinations, independent cost estimates, time impact recommendations and documentation related to project change orders
• Track project schedule and make recommendations
• Conduct project meetings to include preconstruction meetings, utility coordination meetings, progress meetings and pre-activity meetings
• Prepare project management correspondence and reviews recommendations made by project staff.
• Manage the Project Close-out process, including as-builts, final quantities and final acceptance
• Focus attention on the success of key project elements: Safety & Environmental, Quality, Schedule and Cost
• Interact and build relationships

Required Skills And Experience

• Ten (10) years of experience managing heavy civil infrastructure construction
• Construction management experience in roadway, utilities, and structures
• Ability to read & interpret roadway plans & specifications
• Understanding of contractor means & methods and materials
• Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
• Understanding RFI and Submittal Processes as well as experience running project meetings and developing meeting minutes
• Familiarity with interpreting contract specifications, standards, etc
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software, data processing equipment and contract management software
• Acceptable driving record
• Knowledge and understanding of project controls (CPM scheduling, cost estimating, claim analysis)
• Both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build experience

Preferred Skills And Experience

• P.E. license
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related field
• Telecommunications construction/project experience

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, and climb ladders or stairs. Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20-30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.

Other Duties

Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Salary Range: $60 - $100 per hour