Purpose

Oversee the construction process and staff for various projects, including buildings, roads, and bridges.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction 

• Receive administrative supervision with assignments given only in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Apply expert-level technical knowledge and experience to assignments. Maintain quality control and quality assurance of work produced by staff. 

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships. 

Do the Work

• Provide guidance, leadership and training to inspection team. 
• Communicate with clients, contractors and staff on various construction projects. 
• Coordinate with stakeholders. 
• Read and interpret complex contract documents. 
• Oversee projects to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies and procedures. 
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. 
• Facilitate and chair pre-construction and construction progress meetings. 
• Manage activities such as layout, inspection, documentation, and pay estimates. 
• Resolve design/field issues. 
• Review monthly contractor pay estimates and recommend approval. 
• Proactively monitor traffic control and protection. 
• Coordinate and monitor materials testing. 

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate… 

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners. 
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information. 
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude. 
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational and change management skills. 
• Ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment. 
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset. 
• Strong work ethic with commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work. 
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company. 
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth. 
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos. 
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization. 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks. 
• Focus on improving return on investment. 

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. 
• Registered Professional Engineer in applicable state. (add state-specific details in opportunity only) 
• Fifteen or more (15 ) years of professional engineering experience. 
• Demonstrated success as a Resident Engineer on major transportation projects. 
• Applicable DOT certification required. (add state-specific certification details in opportunity only) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic. 
• Mobility around an office environment. 
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards. 
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business. 
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds. 
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds. 
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder. 

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice. 

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