Lead Consultant​/Engineer

Position: Lead Consultant/Engineer (Full-Time)
Overview

EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATION:

Do you have progressive construction project experience and the drive to lead small to mid-size projects or a sub-group on larger efforts while building strong client relationships?

MBP is looking for a Lead Consultant/Engineer to support projects with progressive responsibility across diverse sectors. Ideal candidates are ready to take a lead role on small to mid-size projects or a sub-group on larger assignments and contribute to client-facing coordination and project delivery.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Provide guidance on projects from conception through closeout while serving as a key client contact and public interface. Coordinate with Senior Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager to support strategic project objectives. Lead small to mid-size assignments or a sub-group on large projects, exercising independent judgment with periodic guidance. Build productive relationships with peers, superiors, and stakeholders, and contribute to training, development, and company initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

* Serve in on-site representation roles, including project documentation, cost estimating, scheduling, inspections, quality control/quality assurance, plan review, and records research

* Maintain electronic project files in the Project Directory, perform clean-up of records, and prepare files for job close-out

* Assist with facility and infrastructure sustainment, restoration, and modernization efforts

* Plan and manage small to mid-size projects and/or lead a sub-group on a large project

* Expand participation in training and professional development; engage in marketing activities, involvement with professional associations, and active participation in company initiatives

* Support project management responsibilities in close liaison with the Project Manager on small to mid-size projects

* Analyze and optimize internal and external processes

* Perform other duties as assigned

Who We Are Looking For

Experience:

* Experienced in construction work activities with demonstrated increasing responsibility, aligned with assigned project types

* Sector experience may include: federal, state, municipal, K-12 school, water/wastewater, higher education, laboratory facilities, transportation, ports, or marina projects

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge:

* Lead Engineer*:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering

* Lead Architect*:
Bachelor of Architecture

* Lead Consultant:
Bachelor Degree in related field OR Associate Degree in Engineering or Architecture with a few years of relevant experience OR years of relevant experience equivalent to the above levels

* * Local licensing regulations may prohibit use of Engineer or Architect titles without a Professional License; in those cases, the Consultant title shall be used until the Professional License is obtained

* Engineering principles; principles of construction management and project controls with specialized knowledge in one or more of the following: scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, construction techniques

* Thorough understanding of several of MBP's services

* Strong understanding of building codes, laws, and regulations that might affect assigned projects

Preferred

Certifications:

* Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

* Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) certification

* Professional Engineer (PE) license

* Working toward certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), and Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)

* OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification (must possess or obtain within 3 months of hire)

Skills and Abilities:

* Report writing, client coordination, and end-to-end assignment execution from conception to completion

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, CADD, BIM platforms (Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk 360), graphics, scheduling (Primavera Project Planner or Suretrak Project Manager), and cost estimating (RS Means Cost Works)

* Work within budgets and meet deadlines; identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences

* Skilled in more than one of the following: critical path method schedules, cost estimating, project budgeting, financial analysis, delay analysis, constructibility and design review, inspections, quantity take-offs, and closeouts

* Meticulous attention to detail

* Utilize computers (including Microsoft Office software) and specialized equipment

* Understand and track project schedules

* Communicate issues effectively and responsibly, verbally and in writing, with contractors, owners, subcontractors, and team members

* Obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to assigned duties

* Work collaboratively within a team

* Stand and sit as needed on project work sites; climb ladders; work at heights; and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions

* Safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain

Guidance/Responsibility:

* Assignments…