Construction Engineer

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Concord, CA

2d•$94,000 - $158,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking a Construction Engineer for its growing Construction Management Group. The position provides construction-phase support for new and existing clients across multiple simultaneous projects, each with a construction value of up to $10 million. Projects may include water infrastructure, transportation, coastal, environmental, and energy work. The role also contributes to planning, permitting, design, and procurement. The position may be based in GHD’s Northern California offices in Redding, Concord, Oakland, or Santa Rosa, and follows a hybrid model requiring three days per week in the office.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a construction-related field.
Experience with web-based document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and management experience.

Nice To Haves

Current Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide construction management and office engineering support for water, transportation, coastal, environmental, and energy projects.
Collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to support safe, timely, on-budget delivery that meets client quality expectations.
Support strong client relationships.
Coordinate constructability and biddability input during design; develop construction schedules and estimates based on risk evaluation; and coordinate advice on project delivery methods.
Support the development, review, and tracking of contract documents and status reports concerning schedule, cost, staffing, and other construction contract requirements.
Support oversight of contractor compliance with project permits, design specifications, and drawings.
Coordinate pay estimates and recommendations to clients on payment issues.
Manage document control with the Program Management Office, including processing correspondence, documents, and drawings and preparing technical reports.
Coordinate responses and recommendations on construction issues and consult with construction management and engineering staff on technical matters.
Support review, documentation, and negotiation of construction change documents, change orders, and dispute resolution on behalf of the client, coordinating with the Construction Manager and Design Engineer as required.
Conduct and coordinate project closeout activities.
Support coordination of equipment and process startup, testing, and optimization.
Support financial performance management for consulting services contracts, including invoicing, budget tracking, progress reporting, and change management.