Lead Highway Construction Manager

Virginia AG; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) seeks an experienced professional to manage highway construction and inspection activities across project phases, ensuring quality in line with plans and specifications for safe travel. Key duties include compliance reviews, certification of records, and coordination with contractors.

Strong knowledge of MUTCD, environmental rules, and project controls is essential; a PE or CCM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication with contractors, stakeholders, and the public.
• Strong knowledge of highway construction management techniques and standards.
• Familiarity with federal/state transportation regulations (MUTCD, OSHA, environmental).
• Experience coordinating staff, budgets, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Review daily records for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Certify project records and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage field personnel to meet schedule.
• Prepare claims and NOI responses; ensure project closeouts are complete.

Skills

Oral/written communication

Highway construction mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

PM software use

Education

Professional Engineer license or CCM

Valid driver's license

Tools

AASHTOWare Project (AWP)

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) seeks an experienced professional to manage highway construction and inspection activities across project phases, ensuring quality in line with plans and specifications for safe travel. Key duties include compliance reviews, certification of records, and coordination with contractors.

Strong knowledge of MUTCD, environmental rules, and project controls is essential; a PE or CCM is preferred.