Construction Services Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

DLZ Corporation has a Construction Services Manager – Transportation opportunity to develop a group and grow into a leadership role in Southeast Michigan.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering and construction assignments requiring application of specialized technical expertise performed independent of other personnel, exercise professional judgment in autonomous decisions.
• Responsible for projects and have leadership responsibility for less experienced staff.
• Manage the inspection and testing personnel on multiple projects including QA/QC testing. Coordinate and schedule activities in the field.
• Assist in developing proposals, change orders, budgets, contract management, report review and distribution.
• Reviews new procedures and coordinate new activity startup as required.
• Constructability reviews on Transportation Projects.
• Provide technical support for construction services operations.
• Determine specified testing and inspection requirements from plans and specifications as needed.
• Report results to supervisor or designated on-site client representative
• Maintain all records of test results and daily reports.
• Recognize unusual test results or site conditions, report these in a timely manner. Offer constructive suggestions for possible corrections.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
• Participate in business development and proposal preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 15 or more years of construction engineering experience in Transportation systems and programs required
• Experienced with MDOT and LAP’s - Plans/Specifications/Practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Must have the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and willing to use personal vehicle for job related work, as needed.

Qualifications

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws. #LI-DM1