Senior Construction Engineer
Location: Regional Michigan offices
Employment Type: Full-Time
For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Senior Construction Engineer to help us keep building.
Working with our Civil Field team, you will oversee reconstruction on various road projects and manage project budgets and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Oversee the administration and coordination of multiple highway and bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
- Ensure contractor compliance with contract documents and project specifications.
- Plan and lead project meetings, including pre-construction, progress, HMA/concrete pre-production, and public meetings. Prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
- Supervise engineers and technicians in inspection, administration, and documentation from pre-bid to contract close-out.
- Manage project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders, and supporting documentation.
- Review and validate work produced by the project oversight team in the field and office.
- Provide technical leadership for complex assignments and mentor junior staff.
- Interpret and apply contract documents to address unforeseen project challenges.
- Monitor staff performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, local agencies, and the general public.
- Advise clients on project status, issues, and solutions.
- Review and respond to contractor correspondence and claims.
- Track and manage project budgets, ensuring timely communication of any financial concerns.
- Contribute to business development efforts and support company growth initiatives.
- Manage internal project budgets for services contracts.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in Michigan (required).
- 10 years of experience in MDOT, heavy highway, and/or bridge construction.
- Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer overseeing and administering road/bridge construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of transportation engineering from design through final construction.
- Proven project management skills, with experience handling projects from local streets to complex urban freeways and structures.
- Ability to develop innovative solutions and foster strong partnerships.
- Skilled in conflict resolution and professional problem-solving.
- Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record.
What We Offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness reimbursement and activities
- Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
- Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
- 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
- And more!
We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Build Your Future Here
Please apply for the role, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot) will reach out to you. Candidates for this position can reside in the Metro Detroit, Western MI, or Central MI markets.
