Construction Engineer

Foth•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate ! Learn more at foth.com/careers . This Construction Engineer role provides the opportunity to serve as the primary face of Foth for one of our largest infrastructure clients in a fast‑paced aviation civil environment. Based in our Des Moines, IA office, you’ll support and execute construction efforts across multiple active projects while partnering closely with a client who values Foth for our responsiveness, collaboration, and ability to deliver when it matters most. Responsiveness and proactive communication are critical to success in this highly visible role. As a mid‑size engineering firm, Foth offers the opportunity for increased visibility, meaningful ownership of work, and clear paths for professional growth and development within a highly collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent technical experience
Minimum 5 years of construction management/administration experience in aviation or municipal infrastructure construction
Previous software experience with ProCore, Appia, Submittal Exchange or equivalent

Nice To Haves

7+ years of construction management and administrative experience
Licensed Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

Perform construction administration, observation, and leadership activities, including coordination of construction activities between our design team, our construction observers, the contractors, and the client.
Support construction observers with resolution of construction technical issues.
Manage and coordinate construction schedules with airport operations.
Engage in planning and design activities during low construction activity periods.
Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with project engineers and contractors
Conduct project constructability reviews to support planning and bidding elements of the project
Oversee regulatory compliance with the FAA and other regulatory entities.
Organize and conduct weekly project progress meetings with the PM, client, and contractors
Ensure adherence to project specifications
Ability to work limited nights and weekends to support client requests/projects