Staff Construction Field Engineer

ARA•Indian Head, MD

5d•$87,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

ARA's team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Staff Construction Field Engineer to join our Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC-IHD) support team to help with extensive modernization and new construction projects on facilities and capabilities of national importance. A Staff Construction Field Engineer is required to support design & construction efforts for several critical energetics manufacturing capabilities. This role will assist with baseline & monthly schedule update reviews, Construction RFI & submittal processing/reviews, invoice review & processing, resolution of constructability issues, installation quality control, and Permit coordination for various energetics production facilities currently undergoing modernization. Knowledge of general Construction processes, construction sequence & scheduling, equipment installation, and ability to read & interpret Drawings & Specifications is required to successfully accomplish this tasking. This work is in direct support of ongoing production process realization efforts. Experience in industrial manufacturing facility construction and/or ability to interpret Construction contracts & subcontracts is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Construction Management or civil engineering or equivalent
2-4 years of experience conducting and managing onsite construction projects including: concrete work, electrical and plumbing
Knowledge of construction technology
Ability and experience in supervising and directing the work of sub-contractors
Strong proficiency in using industry-standard software and engineering tools
Physical ability to stand, work, and move on construction sites across uneven ground for up to 10 hours per day
Must be proficient in English
Must be able to read Drawing sets and understand combined specifications
Fulltime onsite construction support (NSWC-IHD)
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
Candidates must be independent; self-motivated; and have excellent technical, writing, and presentation skills
Must be able to obtain security clearance

Nice To Haves

4+ years’ experience conducting and managing onsite construction projects including: concrete work, electrical, and plumbing
Knowledge of construction technology
Active Security clearance
Experience with Naval facilities, NAVFAC, NOSSA
Experience with manufacturing facilities
Experience with energetic processing facilities and other high-hazard facility operations

Responsibilities

Assist with baseline & monthly schedule update reviews
Construction RFI & submittal processing/reviews
Invoice review & processing
Resolution of constructability issues
Installation quality control
Permit coordination for various energetics production facilities currently undergoing modernization