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CDR Companies

Public-sector infrastructure, emergency-response, healthcare provider.

Transportation Construction Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bethlehem, PA, USA
In PersonLocal candidates preferred.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education, and the ability to read, write, and clearly communicate in English and perform basic math computations associated with heavy highway construction projects.
  • At least 10 years of construction management or inspection experience.
  • NICET Level IV in Transportation/Highway Construction or a Pennsylvania Professional Engineer license.
  • NECEPT Bituminous field technician certification.
  • ACI/PennDOT Asphalt Certification.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Adobe or Bluebeam.
  • PennDOT Concrete Certification.
  • OSHA 10-Hour certification.
  • Must be able to work in the United States.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing and follow and convey instructions.
  • Ability to use computers and common office equipment.
  • Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, sit, and stand; lift and carry up to 10 pounds; wear required personal protective equipment; and react to hazardous warnings and signals.
  • Infrequent manual labor and work in adverse weather conditions, with limited exposure to chemicals.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee construction inspection staff and consult with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others regarding plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and construction and installation methods, practices, and safety precautions.
  • Oversee preparation of daily progress reports and maintain progress schedules.
  • Check contractors' quotations for variations; keep records of material quantities and costs; prepare contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommend payment.
  • Ensure contractor compliance with contract documents and the contractor's health and safety plan.
  • Check that delivered materials conform to contract documents.
  • Check contractor layout and verify its accuracy.
  • Prepare and submit daily work reports in accordance with CDR Maguire's and the owner's requirements.
  • Review and route submittals and requests for information electronically.
  • Keep records of completed quantities for contractor payment.
  • Process change orders.
  • Provide direction and mentoring to less experienced inspection staff.
  • Perform other duties commensurate with the position.
Desired Qualifications
  • Local candidates are preferred.

About the company

CDR Companies, Inc. delivers integrated services to public-sector environments, coordinating infrastructure delivery, emergency response, healthcare operations, and project finance through a portfolio of affiliated companies. Its work covers disaster response and recovery, debris removal, engineering and construction, and large-scale infrastructure like highways and bridges, in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states. It operates via a multi-brand platform (CDR Health Care, CDR Maguire, and related entities) that coordinates across agencies to execute complex programs with fast delivery in crises. Its goal is to design and run scalable systems that enable rapid, coordinated delivery of public-sector projects and emergency responses, achieving measurable impact in disaster recovery, infrastructure delivery, and health operations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Miami, Florida

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Naples Botanical Garden awarded CDR disaster recovery consulting in January 2026.
  • Pre-positioned contracts reduce procurement friction and keep CDR first in line after emergencies.
  • The 2026 rebrand signals broader cross-sell opportunity across emergency management and healthcare clients.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on disaster timing; quiet storm seasons delay utilization and billing.
  • Municipal contracts expire or retender, threatening recurring work after September 2027 in Panama City.
  • A major Gulf Coast competitor winning pre-positioned contracts would squeeze CDR's emergency-response pipeline.

What makes CDR Companies unique

  • CDR Maguire is becoming CDR Companies, unifying healthcare, crisis, and recovery services.
  • CDR holds pre-positioned disaster-recovery contracts like Houston-Galveston, speeding deployments after storms.
  • Panama City kept CDR on a four-year disaster recovery contract through September 2027.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours