Construction Manager-Business Development

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Construction Manager to lead and grow our Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) services in Indiana. This is a seller-doer role responsible for developing client relationships, winning work, and delivering high-quality construction services for INDOT, municipal, and Local Public Agency (LPA) clients.

The successful candidate will leverage existing relationships, build new partnerships, and expand Woolpert’s presence in the Indiana transportation and public works market, including strategic teaming with larger design firms.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with INDOT districts, LPAs, and municipal clients
• Identify, pursue, and secure CE&I and construction services opportunities
• Lead proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations
• Establish and grow teaming relationships with larger design firms to position for prime and subconsultant work
• Support expansion of services across transportation, aviation, water, and energy markets

Project Management & Delivery

• Serve as Construction Manager / Project Manager on CE&I assignments
• Manage construction inspection services including:
• Materials testing and documentation
• Pay estimates and change orders
• Construction records and compliance tracking
• Ensure successful delivery aligned with INDOT standards, client expectations, and project requirements
• Coordinate with contractors, owners, and stakeholders to proactively manage risk and resolve issues
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting (e.g., SiteManager or similar systems)

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and manage construction staff including project engineers and inspectors
• Build a high-performing CE&I team in Indiana capable of supporting sustained growth
• Promote a culture of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement
• Support resource planning and staffing across projects

What You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, CE&I, or construction inspection
• Demonstrated experience working with INDOT and/or Indiana LPA clients
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win work
• Strong understanding of roadway, bridge, and/or public infrastructure construction
• Experience managing construction documentation, materials records, and pay estimates

Preferred Qualifications

• INDOT certifications (or ability to obtain), such as:
• Project Supervisor
• Bridge Construction / Deck Repair
• Concrete or Asphalt certifications
• SiteManager proficiency
• Established relationships with INDOT districts, municipalities, or local agencies
• Experience teaming with national or regional design firms

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Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.