Job Description
ABOUT THRASHER The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes. What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be part of vital projects, take on real-world responsibility, and work alongside an array of industry professionals across the full life cycle of a project. We partner with independent contractors who bring specialized expertise and want the flexibility to manage their own schedule and workload while contributing to meaningful, community-focused work. ROLE OVERVIEW The Thrasher Group is seeking a Senior Construction Manager, engaged as an independent contractor (1099), to support a large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure project in Mason County, WV. Thrasher serves as the owner's technical and quality representative on this project, observing, verifying, and documenting the contractor's work for conformance with the project plans and specifications. This is a senior field engagement supporting the lead Construction Manager. The successful contractor will serve as Thrasher's principal on-site representative during the lead's absences, including nights and weekends as the project transitions to around-the-clock operations. This role demands independent judgment, extensive heavy civil and utility construction experience, and the ability to represent the owner's interests on a large, fast-moving site. ENGAGEMENT TYPE This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement, not an employee role. As an independent contractor, you will:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU'LL BRING Experience: 10+ years in heavy civil and/or utility construction, with senior field experience Technical: Deep working knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, and site development; ability to read plans and specifications and recognize when work is not tracking to them Independence: Comfortable serving as the senior owner's representative on a large site with minimal oversight Availability: Willingness to cover a rotating/extended schedule as the project scales to 24-7 operations Certifications: PE, CCM, PMP, or relevant certifications a plus, not required Business requirements: Ability to provide proof of independent contractor status (e.g., business license, general liability insurance) as required by contract COMPENSATION & CONTRACT TERMS Compensation is paid per the terms of your independent contractor agreement (e.g., per project, per day, or per coverage period) and is reported annually via Form 1099-NEC. Contractors are responsible for their own income tax withholding, including self-employment tax, and for maintaining any required licenses or insurance. Pre-engagement drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. |
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | http://www.thethrashergroup.com |
About Company
Thrasher offers an excellent benefit package which includes paid time off, 401(k), professional development, tuition, assistance, health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance. The Thrasher Group conducts drug screening and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Authorization to work in the United States is precondition of employment.
The Thrasher Group has had a history of excellence for over 34 years. Ranked in the Top 500 Design Firms by the Engineering News Record, we are an innovative multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, environmental, survey and construction services firm that delivers successful projects to both public and private clientele. Our dedication to creative design solutions, well-managed projects and exceptional customer service has made Thrasher one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the mid-Atlantic region. “EEO/AA/E-Verify”
Skills
- Background Investigationunmatched
- Business Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
- Income Taxunmatched
- Insuranceunmatched
- Liability Insuranceunmatched
- On Site Supportunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Production Volumeunmatched
- Professional Engineerunmatched
- Project Lifecycleunmatched
- Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Surveyingunmatched
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