Transportation Construction Manager - Allentown

CDR Companies; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc. seeks a Transportation Construction Manager to oversee inspection staff, coordinate with contractors and engineers, and ensure contract compliance on heavy highway projects in the Bethlehem area.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction management, NICET IV or PA PE, and valid PennDOT/ACI certifications, with strong MS Office/BlueBeam skills and OSHA 10-Hour training.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management/inspection experience.
• NICET IV in Transportation/Highway Construction or PA PE license.
• NECEPT Bituminous field technician certification and PennDOT/ACI Asphalt certifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe or BlueBeam.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction inspection staff and coordinate with contractors, consultants, and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and health/safety plans.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain progress schedules; document quantities for payments.
• Review submittals and RFIs; manage change orders.
• Mentor staff and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Project management

English communication

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Contract management

Education

High school diploma / GED

Post-secondary education (engineering-related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe/BlueBeam

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm, has an immediate hiring need for a Transportation Construction Manager.

The Transportation Construction Manager (TCM) is responsible for overseeing construction inspection staff, consulting with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others in matters related to plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and the methods, practices and safety precautions involved in construction and installation of the work. The TCM oversees preparation of daily progress reports and maintains progress schedules; checks contractors’ quotations for variations; keeps records of quantities and cost of materials used; prepares contractors’ periodic progress payment claims and recommend payment.

Local candidates preferred. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure compliance with the contract documents by the contractor.
• Ensure compliance with the contractor’s health and safety plan.
• Check that delivered materials conform to the contract documents.
• Check contractor’s layout and verify accuracy.
• Prepare and submit daily reports of work performed in accordance with CDR Maguire’s and Owner’s requirements.
• Review/Route Submittals and RFIs (electronically).
• Keep records of quantities completed for contractor payment.
• Process Change Orders.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Follow and convey instructions.
• Utilize computers and common office equipment.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, sit, and stand.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Wear required personal protective gear/equipment.
• React to hazardous warnings and signals.
• Infrequently perform manual labor.
• Infrequently work in adverse weather conditions.
• Limited exposure to chemicals.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Provide a positive attitude to establish competence and pride in the company.
• Oversee inspection staff and provide direction and mentoring as required to less experienced staff.
• Other duties which may be required, which are commensurate with the position.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education and can read, write, and clearly communicate in English and perform basic math computations associated with Heavy Highway construction projects.
• 10+ Years of Construction Management/Inspection experience.

The following certifications and experience Required:

• NICET Level IV in Transportation/Highway Construction or PE License in Pennsylvania
• NECEPT Bituminous field technician certification
• ACI/PennDOT Asphalt Certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products & Adobe or BlueBeam
• PennDOT Concrete Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour certification

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.