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At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is a leading engineering, architectural, and construction management firm known for delivering innovative transportation infrastructure solutions across the Mid-Atlantic region. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, collaboration, and developing our people into industry leaders.

WRA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Transportation Construction Manager to support our growing construction management practice in Northern Virginia. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, hands-on project and personnel management skills, and the technical expertise needed to oversee complex transportation and infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with design plans, specifications, safety standards, and client requirements.
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of construction activities, contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Lead and supervise construction management teams of up to 10 personnel, including inspectors, construction engineers, and support staff.
• Contribute to staff development, mentoring, training, and performance management for team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, local jurisdictions, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and review project documentation such as RFIs, work orders, change orders, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with utility companies; experience with utility relocation or utility construction is highly desirable.
• Maintain thorough project records, monitor contractor performance, and assist in dispute resolution when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in transportation construction management (highways, bridges, roadway improvements, or related infrastructure).
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
• Ability and commitment to obtain both a Virginia PE license and CCM certification within 12 months of employment (if only one is currently held).
• Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications, and construction procedures.
• Proven experience managing project staff and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility relocation or utility construction projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software, and document control systems.

Additional Training or Certifications:

• VDOT materials certifications including Asphalt, Concrete, Soils & Aggregate and Pavement Marking
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification
• DEQ Erosion & Sediment and Storm Water Management certifications
• Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS Certification

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to100 yards.
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 200 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
• Work from heights exceeding 6 feet
• Must be able to wear a properly fitted safety harness and be knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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