Transportation Construction Engineer

Timmons Group • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Construction Engineer for their Infrastructure Transportation Group in Richmond, VA. This role oversees the construction phase of projects from a contract administration perspective after the design teams complete their approval process. Projects may involve sensitive political or environmental concerns, and coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local/state agencies. The Construction Engineer works under the Timmons Group Project Manager during the transition from approval to bidding and through construction, managing all necessary project documents. The position receives direction from the Design Project Manager but may require independent decision-making and external communications.

Requirements

• Graduation from college or equivalent with a bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years additional training / experience in drainage, grading, earthwork, and transportation/utility work preferred, but not required
• Progressively responsible experience independently coordinating, scheduling and managing documents control in a wide variety of construction projects.
• Working knowledge of office software (MS Word & Excel) and associated equipment
• Considerable knowledge of drainage, grading, earthwork operation, roadway and utility construction methods, materials, standards and construction symbols and terminology
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret civil engineering plans, architectural plans and contract specifications
• The ability to think logically and systematically through the various phases of a project.
• Ability to prepare and allocate time and effort across multiple projects in multiple geographic locations and prioritize daily and weekly tasks is required
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to drive a vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Professional Registration is beneficial, but not required
• A current working knowledge of prevailing market rates for major cost items (earthwork, pipe installation, site concrete, etc.) for site construction projects is a plus
• Familiarity with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Construction specifications is a plus
• Prior experience with engineering design a plus
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Project (or equal) is a plus
• Ability to prepare or work with CAD drawings is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prompt, concise and accurate communication with Client, Project Stakeholders, Project Manager, Inspectors and contractor
• Develop construction contract documents so that the project can be bid/negotiated with a contractor
• Maintain, review and respond as necessary to all project documents including RFI’s, material submittals, as-built plans, contractor pay requisitions and change orders
• Attend and facilitate Pre-construction meetings, Progress Meetings and other construction project related meetings with owners, contractors, sub-contractors, governmental agencies, etc. to prosecute the project
• Resolve field construction issues including frequent communication with the owner, contractor, public, utility companies, project engineers and agencies having jurisdiction
• Prepare field directives/sketches for contractor
• Apprise the Timmons Group Project Manager of the project’s progress and seek direction on all salient issues
• Review pre-bid project plans for constructability and offer suggestions to the Timmons Group Project Manager
• Review bid tabulations and recommend award to owners
• Visit construction sites and document pertinent observations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Cost Estimating and review of contractor’s pricing
• Construction schedule building and review of contractors proposed schedules

Benefits

• Full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News.
• 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
• One of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years.
• Employer of choice.
• Best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level