Construction Services Leader

RK&K

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Construction Services Leader to lead CEI efforts in western Virginia and expand our practice statewide. You will guide project teams, mentor staff, and collaborate with leadership to deliver transportation design-build and CEI services for state agencies.

The role emphasizes client engagement, strategic growth in Virginia, and delivering high-quality construction management and inspection services for highway and bridge projects.

Qualifications

Fifteen (15) + years of experience in engineering services with leadership responsibilities.
Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field.
Experience delivering CEI road/bridge projects for transportation agencies.
Active participation in professional engineering/construction societies.
Strong technical and proposal writing skills; able to articulate ideas clearly.
Professional Engineering license in VA and/or CCM certification.

Responsibilities

Represent RK&K in Virginia on design, construction, and maintenance projects.
Develop a business strategy within Virginia with firm leadership.
Interface with clients and agencies to pursue, win, and execute projects.
Identify opportunities by networking with potential clients in transportation.
Negotiate scopes, schedules, and budgets for diverse projects.
Mentor staff, provide growth opportunities, and conduct evaluations.
Lead construction management/inspection teams to meet client expectations.
Provide senior CEI expertise from highway to bridge projects and contract docs.
Offer CM SME support on road/bridge projects, especially design-build.
Engage with sub-consultants and partners to deliver solutions.

Skills

CEI management

Proposal writing

P.E. license VA

CCM certification

Client development

Design-build knowledge

Professional societies

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Master's degree in civil/environmental engineering

MBA or related business degree

Job description

RK&K is currently hiring a Construction Services Leader. As a member of our elite Executive team, you will have the opportunity to build, manage, and work alongside a team of professionals based in western Virginia. Working with our current team and the support of our leadership, your focus will be to expand our practice throughout the State with a geographical focus in western Virginia. Connecting client needs with innovative and creative solutions developed by our technical experts, leading project teams composed of staff from throughout the firm in delivering these solutions and establishing RK&K as trusted advisers.

Essential Functions:

Represent RK&K in front of existing and potential clients in Virginia on all aspects of design, construction and maintenance projects
Work with our firm leadership and local team to develop a business strategy within Virginia
Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and sub-consultant partners to pursue, win, and execute projects
Identify and create project opportunities by networking with potential clients, primarily transportation agencies, public works and related agencies
Negotiate and manage project scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for a variety of projects
Mentor staff by training employees, establishing personal growth opportunities and conducting performance evaluations
Ability to successfully manage a team of construction managers and inspectors and ensure direct reports meet expectations for clients
Provide senior level CEI expertise on all projects ranging from highway to bridge construction projects and inspection contracts, preparation of construction specifications and contract documents
Provide direct CM subject matter expert (SME) support to clients on a variety of road and bridge transportation projects, specifically large projects administered under the design-build delivery method.

Required Skills and Experience:

Fifteen (15) + years of experience in engineering services with progressive responsibilities including business development and project delivery in the State of Virginia (VA)
Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field
Experience managing and delivering design-build and design-bid-build CEI road and bridge construction projects on behalf of VDOT, localities or other transportation agencies
Be highly engaged in professional engineering/ construction societies, regularly attending local meetings especially those with high levels of client participation
Capacity to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually, including strong technical and proposal writing skills
Professional Credentials related to CEI field: Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in the commonwealth of VA and / or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Master's degree in civil/environmental engineering, Business Administration or similar
Project Management (PMP) certification

Other Duties:

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. 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: