Construction Engineer

HR Green•Creve Coeur, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Construction Engineer, you'll be at the heart of turning transportation projects from plans into reality. Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and project stakeholders, you'll coordinate teams, evaluate structural, material, and design conditions, and apply your technical expertise to solve complex construction challenges. Acting as the bridge between design and execution, you'll monitor progress, ensure quality and compliance, and provide informed recommendations that keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role offers the opportunity to lead project delivery, mentor staff, build lasting client relationships, and make critical decisions that drive successful outcomes. Your expertise will directly contribute to building infrastructure that meets client expectations, serves communities, and stands the test of time—all while offering opportunities for continued professional growth with a nationally recognized engineering firm.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Engineering is required.
Excellent time management, communication, and technical skills are required.
Must have received training on equipment commonly used in the generation of engineering-related tests and analysis.
Must possess knowledge of MS Office suite of products.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a reliable means of transportation to travel for company business.
Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills, and be able to read technical literature and engineering/construction plans.
Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
5-10 years of related Construction observation experience working with moderately complex construction plans is preferred.
Familiarity with documentation requirements and inspection procedures is preferred.
DOT and Toll Road experience is preferred.
Strong supervisory skills and previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
May be assigned to projects requiring longer than normal commute times to and from the job site.
P.E. license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understands and interprets local, state, and/or federal Standard Specifications and Procedures.
Answers questions from the contractor and exercises independent judgment when making decisions to apply standards or modify construction plans to fit actual field conditions.
Mediates disputes that arise from the interpretation or enforcement of standards.
Utilizes subject matter expertise to identify the root cause of construction defects caused by design flaws, material quality, material installation, or site condition. Addresses complex concerns such as closing roadways, recommending substitute materials, and utility relocation. Proactively advises client and contractor on the recommended course of action to resolve problems.
Develop cost-effective solutions to project-related issues and present them to the client and key stakeholders.
Provides counsel to the client and key stakeholders regarding new approaches and to address problems, materials and methods that could contribute to a better project outcome, speed up the construction schedule, mitigate potential future risk, contribute to an efficient jobsite, or save money.
Acts as a business partner to build and foster ongoing relationships with clients.
Communicates with client and contractor to make recommendations and resolve challenges related to the project schedule, plan changes, and additional costs. Mediates project related matters with the contractor on behalf of the client.
Communicates project updates to the public on behalf of the client via social media or project websites.
Responsible for the financial stewardship of the client by interpreting quality control checks, assisting in the development of the pay estimate, quantifying pay items on projects and settling accounting disputes with the contractor on behalf of our client. Can use independent discretion to withhold payment from the contractor on work that does not conform to specs.
Observes and documents the contractor’s work to record that it is being completed in conformance with the plans and specifications, contract documents, and applicable local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements.
Performs quality assurance checks and advises contractor of the best course of action when work or materials are not in compliance with requirements.
Analyzes and resolves work problems, including client, contractor, or public complaints and grievances.
Applies advanced engineering knowledge of the material and theoretical properties of constructed work elements and the engineering behavior of soils, water and structures to provide guidance for quality assurance methods, procedures, standards, and technical training related to site design and construction.
On large projects, provides day-day direction to subordinate staff and evaluates their performance.
Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of subconsultants to enforce the project scope and approve invoices for payment.
Leads progress meetings with the client, HR Green staff and other key stakeholders.
Quickly reacts to complex situations with the client or projects as they arise. Makes on the spot decisions using independent discretion and judgment.
Performs yield checks, depth checks, and utility testing. Performs basic construction layout work (including bench circuits and providing line and grade for various construction elements). Additionally, be proficient in the use of computers and word processing software (Word, Excel, etc.).
Maintains neat and accurate project documentation (field book notes and measurements, field reports, project binders, etc.) for small projects. Prepares project records for formal audits by funding agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.