Construction Project Engineer

RS&H•Denver, CO

About The Position

RS&H is seeking a Construction Project Engineer for its Transportation-Construction Management team in the Denver, Colorado area. The engineer will serve as the owner’s representative and lead roadway and bridge transportation projects from preconstruction through final acceptance and closeout. The role oversees contractor operations and field inspection staff, manages contract administration, and serves as the primary point of contact for owners, contractors, and project stakeholders. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing progress and final estimates, evaluating change orders and claims, reviewing schedules, interpreting contract documents, checking engineering calculations, and ensuring work is constructed in reasonable conformity with plans and specifications. The position is part of a project-specific team in RS&H’s growing Construction Management organization. Colorado is an emerging market for the company, and the role has potential to grow into a future leadership position and help expand the regional practice. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves public transportation agencies and private clients across the United States. Its Construction Engineering and Inspections and Construction Management teams provide construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from preconstruction through maintenance and operations. RS&H is an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm founded in 1941; it has provided construction management services as a primary business practice since 1984.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited university.
8–10 years of experience with major road or bridge construction; exceptional candidates with less experience and strong construction management backgrounds will be considered.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Experience managing construction projects, including contract administration, pay estimates, change orders, and schedule review.
Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualification tests within specified time frames.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods.
Ability to reach horizontally and vertically for required tasks.
Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment, including fall protection.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship and transfer are not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or supervising field inspection staff.
Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternative contract delivery methods.
Interest in growing into a leadership role and helping expand a regional Construction Management practice.
OSHA 10-hour training.

Responsibilities

Serve as the owner’s representative for roadway and bridge transportation projects.
Lead projects from preconstruction through final acceptance and closeout.
Manage field inspection staff and oversee contractor operations.
Prepare and review progress and final estimates.
Evaluate change orders and claims.
Review project schedules.
Interpret contract documents and check engineering calculations.
Ensure projects are built in reasonable conformity with plans and specifications.
Act as the primary point of contact for owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Contribute to building RS&H’s Construction Management presence in Colorado, with potential to grow into a leadership role.