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Construction Manager

McKissack & McKissack
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for a Construction Manager in the Baltimore, MD or Washington, D.C. area. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity, professional development, and performance. We seek team players who are humble, hungry, and smart, with strong academic or professional experience, integrity, and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition, integrity, and collaboration.

The Construction Manager will provide on-site oversight for electrical transmission line and underground conduit installation across active Baltimore city streets. This role is responsible for ensuring construction activities are completed safely, in compliance with contract requirements, and aligned with project quality, schedule, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily field construction activities for electrical transmission line and underground conduit installation in urban environments.
  • Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with project specifications, schedules, and safety requirements.
  • Conduct field inspections to verify quality of work, materials, and adherence to plans and standards.
  • Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, utility companies, and city agencies to ensure smooth execution of work.
  • Ensure compliance with Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) traffic control requirements and permit conditions.
  • Review and track construction progress, identifying risks, delays, or conflicts and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain detailed daily reports, inspection logs, and project documentation.
  • Support resolution of field issues through RFIs, design clarifications, and coordination with project teams.
  • Monitor and enforce jobsite safety practices, particularly in high-traffic, night work conditions.
  • Participate in progress meetings and provide status updates to project leadership.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction Inspection.
  • Required experience must include at least 2 years working on electrical transmission line and underground conduit installation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices, inspection procedures, and urban utility work.
  • Experience working in active roadway environments with traffic control requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills with field teams and stakeholders.
  • MD SHA Traffic Certification
  • MDSHA Yellow Card Certification
  • ACI certification (preferred)
  • Experience working on utility or infrastructure projects within Baltimore or similar municipalities.
  • Prior experience working night shifts on urban infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) plans.
  • Experience with Pepco, BGE, or similar utility providers a plus.

Compensation

Salary range: $104,000 - $125,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Matching 401k Plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Marketplace Perks-at-Work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - McKissack & McKissack is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws.

This statement applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law (e.g., CA, CO, NY, MA). Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact HR@mckinc.com

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

Salary : $104,000 - $120,000

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