Transportation Construction Manager

JMT; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Construction Manager to lead a dynamic team in overseeing transportation projects. This role involves coordinating inspection activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and managing project documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in roadway construction inspection and a strong ability to interact with various stakeholders. Join a dedicated team that values employee ownership and offers a supportive work environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of significant transportation projects in the region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of roadway construction inspection experience required.
• Knowledge in roadway construction techniques and methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project inspection activities for contractor compliance.
• Prepare and submit project inspection reports and documentation.
• Interact with public and agencies to respond to inquiries.

Skills

Client requested certifications

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Transportation Construction Manager

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Pittsburgh, PA • ID: 23135 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking Resident Engineers/Resident Construction Managers to staff existing PennDOT assignments and upcoming Pa Turnpike assignments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure 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, complies 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.
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Review, analyze and evaluate contractor schedules.
• Track project progress and advise parties of possible overruns, and critical project issues.
• Complete analysis of field tests.
• 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 on 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.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Client requested certifications.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• Knowledge and experience in roadway construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods, equipment and materials.
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations.
• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with local clients.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.