Meyer Engineers, Ltd, part of Thompson Holdings Company is seeking an experienced Construction Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least 5 years experience in construction management and preferably experience with LA DOTD projects and software (Site Manager and HeadLights).

The Construction Engineer directs all site supervision, manages a staff of construction inspectors and is directly responsible for resource planning and site construction resources to ensure that work is completed to standards & specifications and within project budgets. The role routinely interacts with resident inspectors, contractors and clients/customers.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide constructability input during engineering design
• Understand contractual requirements
• Develop a construction organizational plan commensurate with the requirements of the Project
• Attend site meetings for pending projects and evaluate site conditions and execution risks
• Ensure each direct report has a full understanding of the Project Execution Plan and other information pertinent to construction execution, and lead construction team
• Provide functional direction, coordination, and performance of all on-site construction operations and support
• Coordinate and interface with others as required to execute the construction plan and assure that labor, equipment and materials are available to support the construction effort
• Assure that construction work is performed within the budget and schedule constraints of the project controls change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented, and that change orders are approved prior to the performance of work
• Monitor and controls cost, schedule, progress, and productivity including analyzing deviations
• Advise management of developments that could affect project profit, schedule, costs, or client relations
• Manage scope of work by identifying change conditions or work outside of scope
• Maintain a chronological record of the project history by having the minutes of meetings and telephone conversations documented. Confirm in writing all significant instructions given to site supervision or received from the Client/Customer
• Promote an atmosphere of open and honest communication between the company and Owner, with the goal of excellence in customer relationships.
• Represent the company in its role as a member of the total project team (owner, other contractors and the general community)
• Delegate responsibilities and authority to subordinates for the planning and execution of the work
• Ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities
• Ensure performance evaluations are conducted on assigned personnel

Client Relations:

• Ensure Client and Company meet contractual requirements
• Ensure scope changes are managed and amendments to cost and schedule are executed promptly
• Maintain excellence in relationships between the Client/Customer and the company

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• 10 years in the construction field with 5 years management level experience required.
• Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent general construction experience and licensed Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (OSHA, API, ASME, AWWA, NCCCR, etc. - certifications preferred)
• Knowledge of construction software (ProjectWise, DOTD Site Manager/Headlights), scheduling software (Primavera)
• Associated construction certifications preferred (construction flagger, traffic control supervisor)

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to sit for long period of time
2. Must be able to safely drive a vehicle
3. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.