Transportation Construction Manager

CTL Engineering is hiring a Transportation Construction Manager!

CTL Engineering (www.ctleng.com) is an award-winning, full-service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (99) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for a Construction Manager who will play a key role in all aspects of construction administration and management for transportation-related projects. You'll leverage your expertise in construction processes and creative problem-solving skills while collaborating closely with institutions/municipal agencies and our internal cross-functional Teams.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to leadership and construction management, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting... it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Overview/Highlights:

• The Transportation Construction Manager provides supervision and coordination for construction projects for the company construction program.
• Performs supervisory work coordinating and overseeing the activities of technical, paraprofessional, or skilled trades employees.
• Position may manage other supervisory employees and will oversee several work crews involved in infrastructure construction projects.
• Responsible for organizing and assigning work to crews, estimating and tracking project expenses, adhering to budgetary restrictions, procuring and assigning required equipment.
• Reviews work to ensure objectives are met.
• Work may be performed in inclement weather and around heavy moving equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules construction activities, assigning employees and equipment according to the needs of the project.
• Organizes and plans for construction improvement projects based on needs and available workloads.
• Estimates and submits costs on construction contracts.
• Records the labor, materials, and equipment expense for each construction project.
• Writes correspondence and reports pertaining to construction projects.
• Conducts field reviews to inspect and assure compliance to infrastructure maintenance and construction policies, procedures and standards.
• May teach construction management and safety classes.
• Identifies equipment for repairs.
• Reviews potential project sites to determine work needed.
• Oversees the progress and checks the quality of work performed by crews.
• Trains crew members on individual tasks of projects.
• Completes employee performance evaluations and approves employee leave requests and time.
• Inventories materials and equipment for availability.
• Recommends hiring and disciplinary action and trains new employees.
• Personal contacts are with employees of the company and the immediate organization.
• Performs other (related) duties, as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of surveying and engineering principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the office and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of management skills and philosophies.
• Ability to organize, assign, and supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in infrastructure construction.
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and directions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of general governmental highway standards and regulations and highway safety procedures.
• Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of capabilities of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, higher mathematics skill a plus.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the work of employees.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule projects to meet goals and proposed deadlines.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations to determine amounts of materials needed.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Required Training/Education:

• High school diploma or the equivalent. Higher education a plus.

Required Experience:

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in highway construction or maintenance, or traffic sign control maintenance, business or public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, or the armed forces;
  • two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the non-supervisory experience through an established formula.
  • A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of overall experience.

• Travel may be required - must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information:

• Physical Demands
  • The work involves a certain degree of physical exertion. This could include long periods of walking or standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. Position could be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment
  • The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. Moving parts, machines, exposure to chemicals, and use of protective clothing is required. Work environment may include frequent travel in a vehicle, navigating difficult and varied terrain on job sites, and exposure to various weather conditions. May also include working in close proximity to motorized equipment and light to heavy construction machinery or light to medium maintenance equipment and machinery. Basic safety precautions and safety equipment may be necessary when traveling and while working at various locations.

Benefits:

• CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401K plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.