Lead Transportation Construction Manager

Gresham Smith; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Transit program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Construction Manager to lead complex commercial and municipal projects. You will manage contract administration, budgets, schedules, QA, scope, and RFIs, coordinating with architects, engineers and contractors.

This role emphasizes risk management, site safety, team leadership, and clear client communications. You will supervise field staff, participate in hiring, and drive project documentation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management or related field with relevant experience.
• 10–15 years of construction management experience on commercial and municipal projects.
• Licenses, registrations, or certifications are a plus; OSHA or client standards training post-hire may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration: budget, risk, change orders, QA, scope, schedule, payments, submittals, RFIs.
• Inform stakeholders on progress and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform risk mitigation and ensure site safety plans.
• Lead project meetings and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Respond to delays, emergencies, and other issues.
• Review contractor schedules and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate project documentation in the administration database.
• Review submittals and RFIs with SMEs when needed.
• Understand site logistics, codes, geotechnical studies, and licensing.

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Risk management

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

OSHA certification (preferred)

Job description

Gresham Smith in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Construction Manager to lead complex commercial and municipal projects. You will manage contract administration, budgets, schedules, QA, scope, and RFIs, coordinating with architects, engineers and contractors.

This role emphasizes risk management, site safety, team leadership, and clear client communications. You will supervise field staff, participate in hiring, and drive project documentation and commissioning.