Job Description

Olsson is seeking an experienced Project Construction Manager / Inspector to join our team and lead diverse construction projects across in transportation and municipal work. This role combines hands-on quality assurance responsibilities with advanced construction management expertise to ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within scope.

As a Project Construction Manager, you will act as the owner’s representative on-site, overseeing all construction activities and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards. You will manage complex assignments, solve on-site challenges, and coordinate across teams to maintain project predictability and accountability. This position may also involve supervising staff and guiding less experienced team members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the quality assurance program at project sites, ensuring all inspections, materials testing, RFIs, and submittals are completed per owner requirements. Read and interpret plans and specifications at various stages of construction, initiating actions to keep progress on schedule. Perform detailed construction management tasks, including reviewing design specifications, coordinating activities, and monitoring progress using advanced knowledge and experience. Prepare and maintain project documentation, adhering to scope, schedule, and budget. Solve on-site problems and implement design modifications as needed. Coordinate across Olsson teams and work closely with project managers to report progress and address potential issues. May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members. Maintain project and client information in the firm’s project management system. Work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

This position includes:

The use of a company truck for transportation to and from job sites. Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided. Prescription safety eyewear and work boot reimbursement program. Company issued laptop. Cell phone reimbursement options.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or other applicable field. A minimum of six years of experience in construction management and inspection.  Strong attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and codes.  Valid drivers license and a good driving history.  Schedule flexibility.  American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Grade 1, Nuclear Gauge Safety Training, and OSHA 10 or OSHA30 certifications, preferred but not required. 

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