Construction Manager - Western PA Region Pittsburgh, PA Transportation + Infrastructure Growth-Focused Role
Urban is expanding in Western Pennsylvania, and we're looking for a Construction Manager who's excited to shape the future of our CM/CI practice. This is a high ‑ impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of field leadership, technical problem ‑ solving, and client engagement.
You'll work on some of the region's most complex and meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects - highways, bridges, transit systems, and public facilities - while helping us grow our presence in the Pittsburgh market and beyond.
What You'll Do You'll be a trusted leader on active construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while keeping work on schedule and on budget. Your day-to-day will include:
Project & Field Leadership • Monitor project performance, including cost, schedule, and claims issues
• Lead or support project meetings and prepare clear, actionable meeting minutes
• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Complete daily reports, quantity calculations, and testing documentation
Technical Oversight • Perform constructability reviews and evaluate shop drawings and catalog cut sheets
• Manage RFIs, submittal logs, and outstanding issues
• Review and facilitate pay estimates and change orders
• Analyze unforeseen conditions and support claim avoidance and resolution
Client & Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, designers, inspectors, utilities, and agencies
• Communicate proactively with contractors and clients to keep work progressing smoothly
• Support public outreach efforts when needed
Documentation & Quality • Prepare project correspondence and progress reports
• Maintain databases, digital libraries, and project documentation
• Conduct quality control reviews and ensure all deliverables meet standards
Practice Growth & Business Development • Support proposal development and client presentations
• Contribute to recruiting, hiring, and mentoring CI staff
• Help shape and expand Urban's CM/CI practice in the Pittsburgh Region
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Construction Management or related field is preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management and/or inspection on PennDOT projects
- Preferred Professional Engineer License or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Familiarity with scheduling software
- Strong computer skills, excellent in in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
Pay Rate: $120, 000 - $145, 000 / annually
Benefits of working at Urban: - Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K and company match
- Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Certification Bonus
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Please see the job description for benefits.