Senior Construction Manager - CEI & Field Oversight

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Kentucky operations, supporting KYTC and local government clients. The role focuses on leading CEI activities, supervising inspectors, and acting as Resident Engineer to ensure quality and compliance across roadway projects.

This position requires a BS in Civil Engineering, a KY PE or eligibility within 6 months, and 15+ years of CM/CI experience, with strong leadership and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• KY PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years of CM/CI or engineering field experience.
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Manage field technicians.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to observe and document contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
• Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Review and maintain all pertinent project documentation and ensure that it accurately details construction progress, activities and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, comply with safety policies and programs, and monitors EEO and DBE progress and performance.
• Prepare, review and submit project inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders and estimates.
• Track project progress and advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issues.
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction and/or management level meetings throughout the course of the project, assist the client with change orders, claim defense, and provide updates to the client construction progress and issues.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.
• Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Motor vehicle screening

Education

Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWARE SiteManager / SiteManager Materials

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Kentucky operations, supporting KYTC and local government clients. The role focuses on leading CEI activities, supervising inspectors, and acting as Resident Engineer to ensure quality and compliance across roadway projects.

This position requires a BS in Civil Engineering, a KY PE or eligibility within 6 months, and 15+ years of CM/CI experience, with strong leadership and client relations.