Construction Engineer

AECOM • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

AECOM is now hiring a Construction Engineer position that resides within a construction safety and quality management support cell for numerous large or multiple smaller, classified projects out of our Arlington, VA office. The support cell consists of skilled professionals experienced in multiple facets of the construction trade who can effectively interact with contractor superintendents, quality control managers, commissioning specialists, subcontractors and client management to ensure work-in-place meets the requirements of the contract.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from accredited college or university + 4 years of relevant experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid US Driver's License, and as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's motor vehicle records review.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Administration/Observation of US Federal Construction Projects.
• Familiarity with Construction Project Documentation.
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with direct client interface and high-level accountability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, plan, adapt and self-initiate tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administer a Construction Quality Management Program (CQMP) on assigned projects.
• Provide advice, solutions, and assistance to the Construction Manager on technical matters requiring extensive knowledge of engineering practices and construction methods.
• Assist with constructability reviews prior to contract award to ensure technical soundness, compliance with applicable requirements and to determine practicability from a construction management standpoint.
• Assist in review of contractor cost proposals by providing cost and price analysis input to the Construction Manager for pre­ and post- negotiation documentation.
• Review Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and Safety plans for completeness and compliance with terms of the construction contract.
• Inspect construction work on a recurring basis to assure that the work is in compliance with the construction contract documents.
• Monitor materials testing conducted by the construction contractor and their testing laboratories.
• Witness the testing of waste, gas, water, electrical, HVAC, fire protection, and all other control systems during Functional Performance Testing phase of Building Commissioning.
• Review and process contractor submittals including progress schedules, utility outage requests, shop drawings and O&M manuals for accuracy and compliance with the terms of the contract.
• Review and comment on contractor requests for payment by comparing the monthly invoice to the field pay estimate worksheet and most recent progress schedule.
• Assist in conducting pre-final inspections and preparation of a detailed punch list of items which do not comply with the construction contract or are incomplete.
• Assist in document management and project controls support, including the receipt, tracking, distribution, and destruction of both classified and unclassified media.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees