Construction Engineer - 2480.20

What We Offer : Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program.

Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description : We are looking for a Construction Engineer to join our Construction department to improve infrastructure in our Detroit / Taylor office.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in civil and / or construction engineering and at least ten years of water / wastewater heavy civil project experience.

Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, able to solve problems across multiple disciplines and able to work well with others.

Typical responsibilities include :

• Act as the on-site liaison with client and community
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Conduct field inspections
• Coordinate / communicate with contractors regarding construction project activity
• Coordinate with Engineer of Record as needed
• Review / edit / sign inspection daily reports
• Monitor construction operations
• Organize and maintain construction documentation with cloud-based document control interface
• Develop a detailed understanding of plans and specifications
• Assist Project Manager with contract requirements
• Review shop drawings, where appropriate
• Help address Field Changes, as appropriate
• Lead or assist with Requests for Information responses
• Lead or coordinate claims analysis with project team members and client
• Identify and help mitigate potential project risks
• Develop retroactive or forward-price scope of work changes and / or claims by multiple methodologies
• Review and interpret construction CPM schedule
• Assist with recurring client or regulatory reporting
• Attend or facilitate project progress, coordination or pre-installation meetings
• Mentor less experienced project colleagues
• Act as senior resource for field inspectors
• Attend seminars and / or training courses
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education :

Bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering required

Skills / Experience :

• 10+ years of water / wastewater heavy civil project experience required
• Problem solving across multiple disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, etc.)
• Document management which includes electronic filing, updating logs, coordination of revisions, etc.
• Strong written and communication skills
• Flexibility to complete tasks of shifting priority in rapidly changing project environment
• Valid driver’s license
• 40 Hr OSHA training preferred
• Trench and Safety Training preferred
19 days ago