Construction Engineer, Senior - CM0014
About The Position
FHU is seeking a team leader with a strong transportation construction background and an entrepreneurial spirit, with an interest in being a champion for the growth of our municipal construction management services in the market areas served by our Omaha office. The leader we are seeking will be responsible for leading our Great Plains Region construction management services and managing a staff of construction inspectors and engineers. The candidate must have demonstrated success in the day-to-day management of transportation construction projects, supervision of construction inspection staff and managing project budgets. The ability to perform marketing and business development to support FHU’s strategic plan for regional growth is required.
Requirements
- Professional Engineer licensure current in Nebraska, or ability to obtain within six months of date of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience performing construction phase project administration and inspection work on state transportation or municipal public works construction projects in a position of responsibility for construction projects.
- Experience administering projects with federal or state funding.
Nice To Haves
- Working on construction projects as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the resident project engineer in charge of the day-to-day administration of construction projects acting as an Owner’s representative.
- Be responsible and in charge of multiple projects and leading staff to deliver multiple projects.
- Understand project design intent and respond to contractor requests for information.
- Provide enforcement of the requirements of construction contracts including conducting inspections and being in responsible charge of others performing inspections.
- Analyze technical problems and engineering solutions.
- Manage and mentor junior construction staff, and support staff’s career development.
- Participate in marketing efforts to further establish construction management services in the Great Plains market.
- Strong understanding of local construction administration practices.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
- Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
- 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
- Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
- Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
- Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
