Senior Transportation Construction Leader

Arcadis; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead high-impact transportation infrastructure projects in Richmond, VA. You will direct multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, enforce contract requirements, and manage budgets, schedules, and documentation with precision.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in transportation construction, a Virginia PE license, and extensive DOT project experience, including familiarity with DOT standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 10+ years’ experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction industry.
• Previous success on DOT projects, including familiarity with DOT Standards & Specifications.
• Proficiency in construction administration, including financial oversight, budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and direct Construction Managers, Inspectors, and project staff to deliver outstanding results on complex construction and maintenance contracts.
• Orchestrate and facilitate pivotal project meetings, seamlessly connecting internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, critical documentation, and formal communications, ensuring clarity and precision at every step.
• Safeguard the integrity of every project by rigorously enforcing contract requirements for contractors and consultants.
• Make strategic engineering decisions, reviewing and authorizing change orders and supplemental agreements that keep projects on track and within scope.
• Lead the review of construction submittals, perform constructability and biddability assessments, and drive comprehensive cost and schedule analyses.
• Interpret and implement roadway and bridge design plans, specifications, and contracts with authority and accuracy.
• Uphold the highest standards of project quality, ensuring every deliverable meets or exceeds expectations.
• Scrutinize and manage financial processes and documentation to maintain project integrity and transparency.
• Leverage your project management acumen to control costs and proactively avoid or resolve claims.
• Mentor and lead employee teams, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.

Skills

Construction management

DOT project experience

Budgeting & scheduling

Leadership

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead high-impact transportation infrastructure projects in Richmond, VA. You will direct multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, enforce contract requirements, and manage budgets, schedules, and documentation with precision.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in transportation construction, a Virginia PE license, and extensive DOT project experience, including familiarity with DOT standards and specifications.