Construction Manager-CEI

Title: Construction Manager-CEI

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $92,798-$150,797

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT is seeking a Construction Manager CEI to manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications, and to provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. You will manage the contract administration for guardrail, ADA ramps, and other maintenance related contracts.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Resource Management and Coordination- Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff. Utilize the project schedule to assure inspection tasks are adequately covered. Present requests to augment staff and adjust work schedules to minimize overtime expenses. Document and bring forth any performance issues that cannot be resolved to the ACE. Make recommendations to the ACE regarding employee recognition for high performing project staff members. Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project. Coordinate with Project Stakeholders. Conduct required meetings. Participate in Hiring Process.

Schedule and Budget- Ensure CEI Budget and Staffing Plan are developed and submit to DCE. Complete all required status reports. 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. Ensure electronic data related to NOI issues are preserved and protected during life of the project. Participate in constructability and bid ability reviews and provide accurate feedback and information. Ensure daily pay quantities are provided independent from those of the contractor. Ensure pay quantities are reconciled with the contractor. Provide contractor acknowledgement of NOI and coordinate VDOT's response with Project Controls. Submit NOI response to C.O. and AG’s Office. Claim Preparation. Ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.

Compliance and Recordkeeping- Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures. Review and certify Project Records. 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, force accounts. Ensure materials testing meets the frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions. Ensure that all deficiencies are corrected. Ensure utility conflicts are documented and resolved. Ensure the issuance of C-5 and notification to contractor to proceed with work. Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT Policy. Be actively involved in appeals process for all prime contractors and subcontractors, in annual or final CPE, and in project closeouts. Update Project Website. Ensure project records are submitted to ACE and final payment (or request for extension) is processed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Skill in use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and the general public.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, DBE, EO and CR guidelines, and related rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational, human resource, administrative, financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices, contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).
• Proven ability to manage construction on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
• Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.

Additional Considerations

• Possession of cu