RESPONSIBLE CHARGE ENGINEER

Alpha Corporation • Dulles, VA

69d

About The Position

Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships. Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firms inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm. If youre up for the challenge to stretch, grow and excel in your career as a Construction Manager consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team in our Dulles, VA office. Position Summary - RESPONSIBLE CHARGE ENGINEER Act as the Departments senior representative and Responsible Charge Engineer for assigned projects. Experience is to align with the Working Title and should be progressive in managing more complex projects. Additional responsibilities: The Responsible Charge Engineer (RCE) is expected to have years of experience appropriate to their proposed working title in the practice of highway construction engineering. Increased levels of Working Titles are to align with experience related to the level of complexity of projects. Hold and maintain a Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) License The Engineer is expected to have working knowledge of: It is intended for Responsible Charge Engineer D to proficiently manager simple to slightly complex construction projects ; Responsible Charge Engineer E to proficiently manager moderately complex construction projects; The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 1/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 2/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 2/3 of the day. The ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for less than 2/3 of the day. This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 70 pounds on an infrequent basis. The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see from a distance are also necessary.

Requirements

• Roadway, structure, traffic engineering, construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications, and contracts
• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Device
• Engineering design for roadways, structures, and drainage as related to highway design and construction Contract development and project management processes
• Contract development and project management processes
• Schedules, claims avoidance, claims mitigation, cost estimating and reportin
• Materials used and performance, environmental, legal, and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various senior stakeholders/constituents
• Effective task and time management
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software and all construction management software systems used by the Department
• Apply engineering planning and principles to a variety of projects and interpret roadway and bridge plans, specifications, and contracts
• Conduct construction related submittal reviews
• Prepare technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence
• Apply engineering planning and project scheduling principles to a variety of projects
• Conduct constructability and bid ability reviews, and cost and schedule analysis
• Supervise and manage employee work groups
• 5+ Years
• PE Required
• BS in Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide Construction Managers, Inspectors, and other project staff in administering construction and maintenance contracts
• Leads and holds key project related meetings
• Involved in planning and executing project engineering decisions, including change orders or supplemental agreements Reies financial processes transactions and documentation
• Reviews financial processes, transactions, and documentation
• Ensure construction contract requirements are being met by contractor and consultants
• Oversees project budget and schedule, project management and documentation, all project submittals and all formal project correspondence, project quality, and communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees