Senior Construction Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead on-site project delivery and contribute to business operations. The offered compensation ranges from $160K to $185K, with pay based on location, education, skills and experience.

The role oversees client liaison, preconstruction to closeout, budget and schedule control, risk management and team mentorship. Strong communication and leadership are essential for delivering client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years' construction cost estimating experience.
• Electric system knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction management across projects.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams from preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and risk management plans.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project reporting.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain cost and status reports aligned to client goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Team management

Electrical systems knowledge

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: Senior Construction Manager

Reporting to: Office Director

The proposed compensation range for this position is: $160K to $185K. The offered rate of pay will be based on work location, individual education, skills & qualifications, and experience level.

Overview Of Role

The Construction Manager will maintain a primary focus on practice related services (management of the delivery of all on site construction management related services for the client) and a secondary focus on internal business operations (active engagement with business development, financial management, and staff development matters). Has significant independent responsibility for assignments including entire on-site projects, multiple construction projects or a portion of a project. The Construction Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the management of the Client and construction/project management team. Delivers projects that meets the Clients project goals and outcomes.
• Serve as liaison with clients, assist clients with all project-related decisions
• Plan, organize, and direct the project management functions through all phases of a project – Preconstruction – Closeout:
• Preconstruction – Building the A&E team, design management, schedule management, constructability review, budget development and cost control, contract administration, construction bidding and planning, and permitting strategy and process.
• Construction - management of the contractor from buyout, procurement, risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution. Maintain budget and schedule control.
• Closeout – manage the closeout process of the project that meets the project specifications
• Maintains and produces cost and status reports that meets the Clients objectives
• May manage and mentor an internal team of project support (Project Engineers and Administrators) or work independently.
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
• Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification.
• 10 years’ relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects.
• Electric System knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• AACE International, RICS accreditation and/or Certified Cost Professional
• Excellent communicator both verbally and write, practical and logical qualities; good problem-solving skills, strong numeracy, and financial management skills;
• Ability to write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people;
• Able to inspire and manage diverse teams.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Often work in an outdoor environment. Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines. Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone.
• May work on site location to include ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary motion and ability to lift 50lbs.
• May also require:
• Sitting
• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling

RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.