Construction Engineer

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Reports to:

Engineering Director

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Travel: 50%

DDG is looking for a Construction Engineer to serve a municipal client as a representative for construction of infrastructure projects. This role will assist with monitoring and documenting construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with ArcGIS/asset records is important to work effectively with the City GIS team. ATSSA Flagger or Traffic Control Technician/Supervisor training is preferred, as is knowledge of LA One Call (811) practices.

The Construction Engineer will play a critical role in quality assurance, ensuring that all public infrastructure—such as roadways and utilities—is constructed in accordance with applicable codes and contractual obligations. The position involves close coordination with contractors, design consultants, the municipal services team, and regulatory agencies to resolve field issues, document progress, and support project delivery.

• Serve as the City’s construction representative for all municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring contractor activities comply with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in establishing the project budget and schedules and enforce the project controls in alignment with company processes.
• Directly supervise Inspection Staff (when applicable).
• Observes activities critical to successful implementation of projects including earthwork, base course placement, paving and curb gutter placement, installation of drainage and utilities, stormwater management, erosion, and sediment control best management practices, etc.
• Document key project records including daily construction progress photographically and in writing, materials notebooks, as-built plans, quantity records, and schedules.
• Assist design staff with the production of practicable designs based on field experience and current construction trends.
• Define, Create, Implement, and Enforce inspection protocols and procedures in accordance with contract, client, agency, company, and industry requirements and standards in coordination with the engineering staff.
• Forecast inspection workforce needs and communicate needed resources to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Pre-construction coordination:
  Set expectations with utilities/contractors for MUTCD-compliant traffic control, trench/backfill, pavement restoration, erosion/sediment controls, and required notifications (incl. 811).
• Attend construction meetings, progress meetings, and field reviews; assist in interpreting project requirements and clarifying technical details.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformance issues; coordinate with contractors and project managers to resolve field discrepancies.
• Review construction drawings, submittals, and change orders to ensure constructability and alignment with City requirements.
• Track ROW/utility permit applications; verify plan completeness, traffic-control notes, restoration details, and schedule alignment with City work.
• Field inspections (ROW only):
  Perform safety/setup, in-progress, and final completion inspections; issue correction notices; verify temporary and final surface restoration to City standards.
• Maintain a GIS-referenced log of pavement cuts, restorations, and warranty periods; schedule re-inspections prior to warranty expiry.
• Citizen interface:
  Track and respond to ROW-related service requests and construction inquiries; provide clear status updates and resolution notes.
• Safety & compliance:
  Model work-zone best practices; maintain applicable ATSSA training; ensure PPE use and adherence to City standards by all parties.
• Conduct site observations to monitor progress, materials, workmanship, and adherence to construction schedules and safety protocols.
• Verify that materials and methods conform to project specifications and relevant municipal, state, and federal codes.
• Monitor and document erosion control, utility installations, grading, paving, concrete placement, and other public infrastructure elements.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers,…