Title: Construction Manager - Salem District Construction

State Role Title: Construction Manager

Hiring Range: $75,046 - $121,950

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Salem

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/hom

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you looking for a career that Drives You??
VDOT Salem District is looking for our next Construction Manager!

We currently have open positions that report to the Salem District Complex and the Christiansburg Residency.  
In this position you will manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

• Thoroughly review plans and contract documents, coordinate required meetings, contact, and coordinate the participation of internal and external stakeholders, and provide information to make informed recommendations for proactive issue resolution.
• Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures.
• Assure project operations conform to all OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations.
• Ensure specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders, and force accounts.
• Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT policy.
• Ensure materials testing meets frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions and all deficiencies are corrected.
• Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project.

Does this sound like the next step in your career?
Apply today and become a part of the team that #KeepsVirginiaMoving

Minimum Qualifications

Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.

• Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO and CR guidelines, rules and regulations.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.

• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).

• Safety shoes required.

• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.

• Knowledge of strategic, managerial, operational, human resource, supervisory, administrative and financial management principles, practices and techniques.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include project management software.

• Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.

Additional Considerations

• Asphalt Field Level II

• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.

• DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field desired.

• DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN)

• Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures. Experience supervising and training others. Experience with VDOT contract specifications desired.

• Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge)

• Professional Engineer's license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

• Soils & Aggregate Compaction

• Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT)

• Asphalt Field Level I

• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification

• Experience supervising consultant or in-house inspection staff.

• Experience with VDOT contract specifications.

• Pavement Marking

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Tabatha Adkins

Phone: 540.750.5525

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.