Job Details

RK&K is currently hiring a Construction Services Leader. As a member of our elite Executive team, you will have the opportunity to build, manage, and work alongside a team of professionals based in western Virginia. Working with our current team and the support of our leadership, your focus will be to expand our practice throughout the State with a geographical focus in western Virginia. Connecting client needs with innovative and creative solutions developed by our technical experts, leading project teams composed of staff from throughout the firm in delivering these solutions and establishing RK&K as trusted advisers.

Essential Functions:

As a CEI Leader in Virginia you will:

• Represent RK&K in front of existing and potential clients in Virginia on all aspects of design, construction and maintenance projects
• Work with our firm leadership and local team to develop a business strategy within Virginia
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and sub-consultant partners to pursue, win, and execute projects
• Identify and create project opportunities by networking with potential clients, primarily transportation agencies, public works and related agencies
• Negotiate and manage project scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for a variety of projects
• Mentor staff by training employees, establishing personal growth opportunities and conducting performance evaluations
• Ability to successfully manage a team of construction managers and inspectors and ensure direct reports meet expectations for clients
• Provide senior level CEI expertise on all projects ranging from highway to bridge construction projects and inspection contracts, preparation of construction specifications and contract documents
• Provide direct CM subject matter expert (SME) support to clients on a variety of road and bridge transportation projects, specifically large projects administered under the design-build delivery method.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Fifteen (15) + years of experience in engineering services with progressive responsibilities including business development and project delivery in the State of Virginia (VA)
• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field
• Experience managing and delivering design-build and design-bid-build CEI road and bridge construction projects on behalf of VDOT, localities or other transportation agencies
• Be highly engaged in professional engineering/ construction societies, regularly attending local meetings especially those with high levels of client participation
• Capacity to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually, including strong technical and proposal writing skills
• Professional Credentials related to CEI field: Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in the commonwealth of VA and / or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in civil/environmental engineering, Business Administration or similar
• Project Management (PMP) certification

Other Duties:

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer:

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much Much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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