Timmons Group
Civil Engineering
TransportationConstructionEngineer
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“Transportation Construction Engineer at Timmons Group. Skills: Construction contract administration, Project document management, Field issue resolution. Oversee construction phase from contract administration perspective. Manage project documents”
Industry & Context.
Think logically; Think systematically; Resolve field construction issues
Able to drive a vehicle
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience, Progressively responsible experience coordinating, scheduling, and managing documents control, Working knowledge of office software (MS Word & Excel), 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, Ability to prepare and allocate time and effort across multiple projects, Must possess a valid state driver’s license
Nice to Have
5+ years additional training/experience in drainage, grading, earthwork, and transportation/utility work, Professional Registration is beneficial, Working knowledge of prevailing market rates for major cost items, Familiarity with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Construction specifications, Prior experience with engineering design, Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Working knowledge of MS Project (or equal), Ability to prepare or work with CAD drawings
What You'll Do.
Oversee construction phase from contract administration perspective
Manage project documents
Communicate with Client
Develop construction contract documents
review and respond to project documents
Attend and facilitate Pre-construction meetings
Attend and facilitate Progress Meetings
Attend and facilitate construction project related meetings
Resolve field construction issues
Communicate with owner
Prepare field directives/sketches for contractor
Apprise Project Manager of project progress
Seek direction on salient issues
Review pre-bid project plans for constructability
Offer suggestions to Project Manager
Review bid tabulations
Recommend award to owners
Visit construction sites
Document pertinent observations
Perform other duties as assigned
Review contractor’s pricing
Build construction schedule
Review contractors proposed schedules
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordination with property owners; Coordination with dry utility companies; Coordination with local county and state agencies; Work with Project Manager; External party communications
Communication Scope
Prompt communication; Concise communication; Accurate communication
Process & Methodology
Document control, Scheduling, Project coordination
Full Job Description
Timmons Group is currently seeking a Construction Engineer to join our Infrastructure Transportation Group located in our Richmond, VA office location. A Construction Engineer oversees the construction phase of the project from a contract administration perspective once our design teams complete their approval process. The projects may involve sensitive political or environmental concerns, project coordination with property owners, dry utility companies, and local county and state agencies. The Construction Engineer works for the Timmons Group Project Manager as the project transitions from approval to bidding and through construction. The Construction Engineer manages all necessary documents associated with each project. The documents will include, but not be limited to: Bidding Documents, Payment Requisition Recommendations, Requests for Information (RFI’s), Change Orders (CO), Potential Change Orders (PCO’s), Submittals, Daily Work Reports (DWR), Punch Lists, Project Closeout Completion Letters, Bond Release, Meeting Minutes, Monthly Progress Reports, Loan Draws, Escrow Fund Releases, Material Inspection Reports and correspondence with various governmental agencies. The position receives direction from the Design Project Manager, however, may be required to make independent decisions and communications with external parties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: · 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,
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