POSITION OVERVIEW: :

Under general supervision, participates in the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of field engineering assignments including development of plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, and construction methods and systems. Incumbent is also responsible for reviewing the performance of subcontractors to assure contract compliance, the application of accepted construction technology and standards, and the acceptable standardization of materials and supplies. May provide technical guidance to less-experienced field engineering personnel. Willingness to relocate to construction site locations is expected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES::

Team leader and/or project manager which independently monitors project coordination/execution, and reporting the work status.

Performs difficult and complex field engineering assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project and frequently interfaces with other departments.

May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.

Provide guidance to lower-level Engineers working on the same project.

Provide the seal and signature of the professiona engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance wtih all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Performs other responsibilities duties as assigned.

Maintains first-level quality assurance to confirm that the installation of all work within his/her discipline is in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards. May supervise the construction engineering work and provide technical expertise for one or more of the construction engineering disciplines.

Ensures that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures.

Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees. Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.

Establishes and maintains liaison with the discipline design engineering staff. Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.

Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.

Develops discipline construction schedules and monitors progress. Provides schedule and progress appraisal report to the Construction Manager.

Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline. Ensures that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.

Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and report.

Initiates and maintains records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.

May have some interface with the client and upper-level management.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

4-year degree in engineering or construction-related field.

Must have 8+ years of related work experience in the design of public transportation projects.

This experience will include all of the following

Earthwork excavations

Fills

Drainage

Hydraulic dredging

Traffic

Erosion and storm water management

Retention pond installation

Asphalt paving

Professional registration is desired

equivalent construction-related work experience, as well as 5 to 8 years of experience in field construction is required. Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.