Construction Engineer

GHD•Hagatna, GU

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Guam Construction Management Team is growing! Our team in the island territory of Guam is looking for a Construction Engineer to support engineering projects and assist in construction inspection and construction management for our multiple projects. Assignments may include multi-disciplinary building projects, utility projects, as well as coastal, environmental, and other work throughout the region. You will perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process. Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD. Our Hybrid Work Model : Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office or jobsite three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. MUST BE US CITIZEN DUE TO FEDERAL WORK

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET Accredited program in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree
Minimum of 3 years of professional engineering experience with exposure site development, municipal projects, building, industrial and related projects.
Registered Engineer-in-Training can obtain a current NAVFAC and USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) course certificate within 90 days of hire
Ability to obtain Guam Professional Engineering License within 4 years desired.
Other state engineering registrations may be considered.
Must be a US Citizen
Familiarity with and ability to read and interpret contract plans and specifications, construction schedules, and cost estimates.
Proficiency in general engineering and construction principals, including buildings, sites and utilities, building systems, land surveying, material science, and geotechnical/geology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint and ability to use or learn construction management software applications such as Procore.
Strong proficiency in written and oral communication in English
Ability to work independently and as either a member or a leader of a team
Dedication, enthusiasm, and high ethical standards

Nice To Haves

Basic competency in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D is desired but not required

Responsibilities

Collaborating and providing project oversight by maintaining communications between project teams, clients and contractors to deliver projects on time, at or under budget, and to the client’s expected standard of quality
Serving as project contact and maintaining a strong client relationship
Adhering to and advocating for health and safety protocols
Assisting in the review and development engineering designs for buildings, utilities, and sites
Assisting in the preparation of quantity estimates
Preparing technical reports and engineering studies
Providing input concerning constructability and biddability during design and developing project construction schedules and budgets
Overseeing construction contractor’s compliance with all requirements of project design specifications and drawings
Reviewing and responding to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), coordinating RFIs with design engineers, and developing submittal review/analysis with recommendations
Conducting Quality Assurance (QA) of a construction contractor’s Quality Control (QC) program
Monitoring compliance with construction environmental protection requirements
Processing construction contractor pay estimates; make appropriate recommendations to client on payment issues
Maintaining document control including processing all project correspondence, documents, and drawings; preparation of various technical reports
Coordinate inspections of construction contractor’s work and assist in preparing reports of findings
Preparing daily reports documenting construction contractor progress, including documenting construction contractor personnel and equipment
Providing appropriate responses and/or recommendations on construction issues; consult with engineering staff on technical matters
Assisting with the review and negotiation of Change Orders on behalf of the client and coordinating with the Design Engineer, as required
Conducting and coordinating project closeout activities
Assisting in coordinating equipment and process startup, testing, and optimization
Contribute toward maintaining project requirements for safety, quality, productivity to ensure they are maintained throughout the duration of the project
Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.
Supervise others on a construction project, working within established operational systems.
Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
Assign short-term work schedules to a team of subordinates in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.
Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.