Construction/site Manager

Title: Construction/Program Manager for Waterfront Redevelopment

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Construction and Program Manager to support Port Development work for our client, located in the Norfolk, Virginia area.  This senior level role will involve oversight on a variety of construction projects for upgrades to an existing port facility that will include civil, structural, and marine construction. The applicant must demonstrate experience in Construction Management of complex projects and a track record in Program Management with a focus on client service. Construction Management experience should include cost estimating, schedule management, risk management, construction oversight, and ability to manage a team of inspectors and engineers. A strong background in civil and geotechnical engineering is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Project management of large, complex construction and/or design projects including team assignments and coordination; client interaction; scope, schedule and budget management; and production of deliverables

• Program management of large, complex civil and waterfront redevelopment projects.

• Contract management, risk management, financial management, schedule management, project tracking and control.

• Developing and reviewing technical project work

• Technical writing to support the preparation of design documents, including technical specifications

• Developing construction planning documents and overseeing and/or providing construction observations and management support

• Mentoring junior staff on engineering principles

• Travel to support construction projects up to 20% of time

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• B.S. degree in civil, construction management, or geotechnical engineering is preferred.

• 10+ years of experience

• P.E. licensure in the State of Virginia is desired, but consideration will be given to individuals with ability obtain license through reciprocity.

• Certified Construction Manager credential is preferred.

• PMP and Six Sigma certifications are a plus

• Strong project management skills for large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects

• Experience with in-water and upland port development, including investigation, design, and construction.

• Experience with mentoring and training junior staff on engineering principles

• Proficiency in MS Office (including MS Project)

• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, or willingness to be trained

• Applicant must be a US Citizen

• TWIC, or ability to obtain a TWIC credential

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.  Benefits detailed below.  

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work.  Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.

• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually

• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service.  Vacation may vary by level.

• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually

• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.