Construction Engineer, Civil

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority•Hyattsville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Engineer, Civil is an experienced professional responsible for planning, managing, and resolving issues associated with assigned capital construction infrastructure projects. The position is within WMATA’s Joint Development Adjacent Construction Division (JDAC), based at the New Carrollton Maryland Metro Administrative Building, and is described as a hybrid opportunity with a flexible work schedule. The engineer ensures assigned construction contracts comply with Authority plans and specifications through frequent onsite inspections and final inspections. The role represents project managers on designated projects, coordinates construction with operational departments to limit impacts on revenue operations, and provides technical expertise on engineering, constructability, cost estimates, schedules, and WMATA construction specifications. It also supports contract administration, safety compliance, contract modifications and negotiations, claims determinations, project reporting, and timely contract closeout. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of civil and related engineering disciplines, construction management, applicable construction regulations, and familiarity with Critical Path Method scheduling. The position guides the work of others performing similar work but does not have hiring, termination, performance-review, or pay-decision authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience directing and administering large civil and structural engineering and construction programs in an operational environment.
Possess, or be able to acquire within six months of hire, a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.
Obtain WMATA Roadway Worker Protection Certification Level 2 within six months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.
Comprehensive knowledge of civil and related engineering principles and practices, construction management, civil and structural rehabilitation and replacement, and construction engineering.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations governing construction activities within jurisdictions that are signatories to the WMATA compact.
Familiarity with Critical Path Method project scheduling.
Skill in interpreting plans and specifications.
Skill in identifying and articulating construction and engineering issues for resolution.
Skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations needed to complete the work.
Ability to participate effectively in change order negotiations and claims determinations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to apply Critical Path Method scheduling principles when interpreting contractors’ progress reports and requests for payment.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned construction contracts are completed in accordance with Authority plans and specifications through frequent onsite inspections, and perform final inspections of completed work.
Represent the project manager on designated projects and ensure facilities and systems are constructed within established schedules and coordinated with operational departments to limit impacts on revenue operations.
Review construction plans and specifications and advise WMATA offices and consultants of required design changes.
Review inspection procedures for conformance with established guidelines and procedures.
Review and recommend approval of contractor requests for payment for work in place.
Provide technical expertise to the project manager and contract administrator regarding engineering, constructability, cost estimates, schedules, and WMATA construction specifications in the context of project requirements.
Recommend and articulate engineering solutions that account for safety and security, field conditions, and the Authority’s revenue operational needs.
Assist the Authority’s Safety Engineer in enforcing safety compliance on assigned contracts.
Review contractor proposals with the assigned negotiator, establish the Authority’s pre-negotiation position, participate in contract modification negotiations as appropriate, and recommend acceptance or rejection of negotiated settlements.
Actively participate in timely closeout of assigned contracts.
Provide technical expertise, as appropriate, in preparing the Contracting Officer’s final decisions.
Prepare progress reports and recommendations for the Project Manager and leadership team on assigned project status.
Evaluate design and construction problems during construction, develop alternative courses of action, and determine and implement the best solution.
Coordinate and interface, as needed, with other Authority offices, private organizations, and governmental agencies.
Maintain and promote awareness and accountability regarding safety policies and procedures; promote a positive safety culture and encourage reporting of safety concerns consistent with the Agency Safety Plan, regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System, and just culture principles.
Guide the work of others performing essentially the same work; may organize, prioritize, schedule, and review work.