Construction Manager
Transportation Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
Harrisburg, PA | Full-Time | On-Site
Are you an experienced transportation construction professional looking to lead high-profile roadway and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania? A well-established engineering and construction management consulting firm is seeking a Transportation Construction Manager / Resident Engineer to oversee PennDOT projects throughout the Harrisburg region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned construction professional who enjoys leading field teams, working directly with clients, and managing complex transportation projects from construction through closeout.
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee transportation construction projects from notice to proceed through final completion
- Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and contractor compliance
- Supervise and coordinate construction inspection staff in the field
- Monitor onsite and offsite construction activities to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and contract requirements
- Review construction documentation, change orders, work orders, and project records
- Resolve field issues, conflicts, and unforeseen site conditions
- Ensure project safety requirements and quality standards are maintained
- Facilitate communication between owners, contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders
- Oversee project closeout activities and final documentation
What We're Looking For
Candidates must have 10+ years of PennDOT inspection or highway construction experience and meet one of the following qualification paths:
Preferred Credentials
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in Pennsylvania
- NICET Level IV in Highway Construction
OR
- PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification
- NECEPT Field Technician Certification
- NICET Level III Certification
Equivalent combinations of experience and certifications that satisfy client requirements will also be considered.
Additional Qualifications
- Strong understanding of PennDOT standards, specifications, and construction procedures
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities
- Commitment to safety and quality management
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to project sites
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on challenging, high-visibility transportation infrastructure projects
- Join a growing team with significant opportunity for career advancement
- Collaborative environment with strong mentoring and professional development support
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage with multiple plan options
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
- Generous PTO package and paid holidays
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs
Ideal Background
This opportunity is well-suited for:
- Transportation Construction Managers
- Resident Engineers
- Construction Managers
- Senior Highway Inspectors seeking advancement
- PennDOT Construction Representatives
- CEI Managers with heavy transportation project experience
If you're looking to take ownership of major transportation construction projects while working alongside respected professionals in Pennsylvania's infrastructure market, we'd love to connect.
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