Construction Engineer

LED FastStart•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position as a Construction Engineer/Project Manager is a full-time role. This role will allow the candidate to assist with the development of construction plans and specifications, manage the bid process, and provide construction management services for various public and industrial sector projects.

Requirements

Related Bachelors degree (preferably construction management or civil engineering).
Minimum eight years experience with LA DOTD construction project operations.
Minimum three years directly related leadership experience with construction background.
Must possess a valid drivers license and maintain an insurable driving record.
Must have previous site management experience as well as experience at maintaining a good relationship with the client and suppliers.
Must have hands-on experience with directing the activities of contractors and crews for mechanical, electrical, civil and structural construction in an industrial setting.
Ability to read engineering drawings maps is required.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, MS Project

Nice To Haves

Self-Directed - Shows initiative and the ability to organize oneself.
Diplomatic - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to negotiate compromise and demonstrate diplomacy in sensitive situations and to interact effectively with senior management.
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently.
Decision Making - Strong decision making, analytical and creative thinking skills.
Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Follows through on scheduled work times; Always punctual.

Responsibilities

Assist with development of project plans and specifications.
Assist in the identification and qualification of the various sub-contractors required for the project including all sites and building trades.
Develop initial project specific cost estimates and take lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project.
Monitor and ensure schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
Work closely with the contractor, architect, civil engineer and associated consultants in developing site specific value engineering options for the work.
Review change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions and other contract documentation as required on behalf of the clients interests.
Review and approve contractor payment requests.
Attend local meetings, approval meetings, conferences on behalf of client.
Document and take action on items in clients interests.
Coordinate with clients design and construction personnel to ensure accuracy in the owners development of clients construction documents.
Serve as an information resource by coordinating clients work, participating in construction meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and coordinating project punch list and close-out.
Prepare construction completion reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.