Structures Project Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

As a Structures Project Engineer (Marine and Waterfront Structures), you will provide construction support and oversight, and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and control, combined with your construction knowledge, will keep our project running smoothly and efficiently. Join our landmark infrastructure project that is expanding one of the East Coast’s most iconic and vital transportation corridors, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel. This 17.6‑mile bridge‑tunnel complex, recognized as an engineering marvel of the modern world, is undergoing a major design‑build expansion with the construction of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel to enhance capacity, safety, and reliability for travelers between Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore. The new bored tunnel (a first‑of‑its‑kind in the Mid‑Atlantic) is being driven by a large TBM and will carry southbound traffic while the existing tunnel will carry northbound traffic, significantly improving traffic flow and operational redundancy. This project offers marine and tunnel engineers an exceptional opportunity to work on challenging marine construction, deep foundation, and tunneling operations that will have a lasting impact on regional mobility and commerce Apply now and transform your career with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
5+ years marine /or structures construction experience (i.e. bridges, concrete structures, cofferdams, pile driving, temporary work, foundations, barges, etc.)
Experience in resource monitoring techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and/or structures preferred.
Specialized, technical knowledge of design build or other alternative build techniques.
Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
Manage dredging, excavation, and foundation preparation for bridge piers, tunnel elements, and waterfront structures.
Coordinate marine and land equipment and vessel logistics.
Provide technical oversight for foundation systems, repairs to concrete and road structures.
Review all shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
Prepare and manage a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
Initiate and manage all Requests for Information (RFIs).
Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
Develop and review required Work Plans and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel.
Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.