Construction Engineer

TMG Construction•Riverdale, MD

2d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Construction Engineer I is a developmental position that supports TMG’s Project Management and Field Operations with the technical aspects of managing commercial and institutional building and civil construction projects. The role provides an opportunity to deepen construction-process knowledge and develop management skills for advancement within TMG. The Construction Engineer I assists with project management and field operations for multiple small projects or a large project. Support work includes engineering and project-control activities such as processing shop drawings and RFIs, document control, change management, outsourcing, estimating, and scheduling. The role requires communication with management, subcontractors, customers, and peers, and travel to job sites within a designated geographical area.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 0–1 years of experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor, or 3 years of directly related experience without a degree.
Basic understanding of construction means and methods for renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and related site work.
Solid understanding or proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and other software used in the construction industry.
Ability to lift and handle objects weighing 50 pounds.
Ability to walk job sites and climb ladders and stairs multiple times daily to inspect work, direct subcontractors and TMG field forces, and support safety and quality control.
Clean driving record to facilitate collecting materials from suppliers when necessary.
Professional credential of Engineer in Training (EIT) or Associate Constructor (AC) in good standing.
Current OSHA 30, First Aid, and CPR safety credentials.
Current CQC certification issued by USACE or NAVFAC.
A grace period of up to six months may be allowed to obtain the stated credentials.

Responsibilities

Support project managers, superintendents, and other management roles through project phases, including estimating, negotiating, contracting, buyout, construction administration, and closeout.
Create, update, maintain, and report on project controls for project status, changes, RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, quality, safety, financial performance, and closeout.
Work with subject matter experts to review and process shop drawings and other construction submittals.
Support change management by maintaining logs, routing source documents to vendors, obtaining pricing, preparing estimates and proposals, and writing change orders.
Support estimating by performing quantity surveys using digitizers, 3D modeling software, and paper-based methods.
Establish, monitor, communicate, and maintain project schedules using scheduling software.
Support physical layout and coordination of construction work by developing control-line drawings, using CAD for dimensioning, and reviewing and coordinating shop drawings.
Support the Project Manager in negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Produce and maintain reports using TMG and client-specific workflow software.
Identify potential issues proactively and facilitate solutions.
Develop an understanding of contract terms and legal requirements and help maintain project compliance to prevent rework and delays.
Interact promptly and cordially with supporting work groups, including accounting, HR, and ICS.
Participate in project closeout activities to support timely completion.
Assist in evaluating projects for constructability and value-engineering cost savings.
Participate in lifelong learning, professional development, weekly staff meetings, and industry networking functions.
Become familiar with Project Manager and Superintendent position descriptions and deliberately develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress into those roles.