Construction Manager

Ramboll

. Assist in developing plans and schedules and work with superintendents, supervisors, and administrators on project activities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Syracuse • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-discipline construction projects, including project scope, schedule, and budget management. Proficient in safety planning and quality management, with a strong focus on promoting a safety culture on-site.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementHeavy Civil Construction ExperienceConstruction SchedulingSafety PlanningCost Estimation

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementConstruction SchedulingCost EstimationChange-Order ProcessesReading Plans and SpecificationsQuality ManagementConstruction SequencingData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Team ManagementCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety CertificationOSHA 40-Hour Hazwoper Certification

Industry Keywords

Mass EarthworkRetaining Wall SystemsGroundwater ManagementStormwater InfrastructureSafety Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing plans and schedules and work with superintendents, supervisors, and administrators on project activities
Work with the Senior Construction Manager to manage project construction scope, schedule, and budget
Lead on-site project team management for smaller-scale projects
Manage subcontractor contracts in coordination with the Senior Construction Manager
Assist with change-order processes, including notifications and organizing supporting data for review and processing
Promote a safety culture in the office and at jobsites
Serve as Project Site Safety Leader when no full-time EHS Supervisor is present
Estimate material, labor, and equipment costs required to manage project changes
Assist with startup, commissioning, and closeout planning
Follow quality-management policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree with 2+ years relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, with experience managing multi-discipline construction projects
Demonstrated heavy civil construction experience, including mass earthwork, retaining wall systems, groundwater management, and stormwater infrastructure
Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications and interpret data
Knowledge of construction sequencing and planning, construction scheduling/durations, safety planning, means and methods
Local travel of 10%
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
No sponsorship is available for this position
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification preferred
OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to your development
Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
Flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance
Potential bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation