The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP), consisting of Flatiron, Dragados USA, and VINCI, has been selected to construct the $3.3 billion Design-Build project—the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The project scope over a 9-mile section of I-64 includes:
- A new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing accommodating 8 lanes of capacity.
- Replacement of existing marine approach bridges.
- Addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction.
- The twin 45-foot diameter, 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM), creating the second-largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.
The project is expected to conclude by the end of 2026.
Principal / Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of concrete production, including batching, mixing, and delivery, ensuring compliance with project specifications and schedules.
- Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections at the batch plant.
- Maintain and operate plant equipment efficiently.
- Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and construction teams to meet concrete delivery requirements.
- Monitor and adjust mix designs as needed to meet performance and environmental conditions.
- Maintain accurate records of material usage, production rates, and quality control results.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety policies.
- Lead and supervise plant personnel, providing training and performance feedback.
- Participate in preparing work plans, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
- Identify and resolve operational issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Communicate daily with field teams to align production with construction needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of construction engineering experience on heavy civil projects.
- Deep knowledge of concrete materials, batching processes, and quality control.
- Experience managing a concrete batch plant on large-scale infrastructure or tunnel projects.
- Familiarity with DOT specifications and environmental compliance.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, mix designs, and schedules.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proficiency with batching software and production tracking tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including nights and weekends.
Why us?
VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA, based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializes in designing and building major civil engineering structures. We leverage high-level expertise, engineering skills, and project management to deliver projects that add significant value, providing highly skilled and competitive professional services in the construction field.
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