On-Site Transportation Construction Manager

GHD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Holiday Pay

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

GHD seeks an experienced Resident Construction Manager to lead on-site construction for major rail, transit, roadway, and infrastructure projects in Texas. You will oversee contractor activities, enforce safety and quality standards, review schedules and costs, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive field presence and the ability to manage complex projects in active transportation environments, with a focus on safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive construction management experience on major transportation projects.
• Experience as owner’s representative or resident construction manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site construction management representative for rail, transit, roadway, and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and standards.
• Review schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost control with project teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, design consultants, utilities, and public agencies.
• Assist with claims evaluation, risk management, and project turnover.

Skills

Field leadership

Contract management

Rail/transit experience

Scheduling (Primavera P6)

Construction documentation

Safety oversight

Technical interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

PE/ CCM a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

e-Builder

Primavera P6

Job description

GHD seeks an experienced Resident Construction Manager to lead on-site construction for major rail, transit, roadway, and infrastructure projects in Texas. You will oversee contractor activities, enforce safety and quality standards, review schedules and costs, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive field presence and the ability to manage complex projects in active transportation environments, with a focus on safety, quality, and