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GSP Construction Leader (Gen)

Chester, VA 23836

Posted: 12/22/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 642116 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Pay 65-66.89
1 Opening
Client Job Title GSP Construction Leader

Location Chester VA 23836

The Construction Leader position supports the project management team in the execution of capital projects.
Required:
  • Experience with major civil projects including but not limited to earthwork, CCR excavation, road construction, and stormwater management.
  •  Highly motivated, able to work with minimum supervision, and have effective communication skills.
  • Candidates must be able to qualify for work in the field including confined space, climbing stairs and ladders, wearing a respirator, etc.
  • Ensure capital projects are executed with Safety and Environmental Compliance as the primary focus of all personnel supporting his/her projects. 
  • The Construction Leader is expected to maintain a physical presence in the field for at least 90% of the duration of the workday and address issues as they arise with the contractor and project management team.
  •  Performing site construction oversight inspections to monitor the field quality of work and materials provided by vendors and subcontractors.
  • Under the supervision of the Construction Manager and/or Project Manager, inspects work quality and adherence to contract specifications to meet regulatory requirements, codes and company standards using visual observation, construction knowledge and application of skills.
  • Getting the products and services specified in the PO, and to ensure the products and services will perform as required.
  • The Construction Leader must understand the Scope of Work (SOW) and ensure the Supplier executes the work according to the SOW,
  • Any deviations from contract specifications or materials that are identified are to be reported to the Construction Manager and/or Project Manager.
  • Provide quality inspection reports/status updates to management upon request or as needed.
  • Provide feedback to contractors, engineers, safety personnel and general management concerning issues or concerns being encountered.
  • :Working knowledge of construction and operational field work practices, equipment utilization and work component scheduling.
  • Demonstrates skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work to meet construction deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively with management and co-workers and to make effective decisions.
  • Skilled in problem solving, attention to detail. S
  • Skilled in comparing construction specifications and material requirements to physical and material work products.
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting manuals, technical instructions and drawings, with an ability to accurately prepare brief written reports.
  • Skilled in use of personal computer and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with OSHA industrial safe work practices.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in the field of construction, engineering, and/or management.
  • OSHA 30 preferred.
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