Construction Engineer

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position

Description:

We are looking for a Construction Engineer to join our Construction Team in our Tampa office. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least ten years’ experience with water/wastewater civil projects. Experience in the Tampa area working with Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Water, City of Tampa, and City of St Pete clients preferred. Trench and Safety and 40 Hour OSHA training is a plus.

Individuals must have strong communication skills, be self-motivated and able to work well with others. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.

• Act as the on-site liaison with client and community
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Conduct field inspections
• Coordinate/communicate with contractors regarding construction project activity
• Coordinate with Engineer of Record as needed
• Review and/or prepare inspection daily reports
• Monitor construction operations
• Organize and maintain construction documentation with cloud-based document control interface
• Develop a detailed understanding of plans and specifications
• Assist Project Manager with contract requirements
• Coordinate in-office services in the review of shop drawings, requests for information and proposed changes
• Review shop drawings, where appropriate
• Help address Field Changes, as appropriate
• Lead or assist with Requests for Information responses
• Lead or coordinate claims analysis with project team members and client
• Identify and help mitigate potential project risks
• Develop retroactive or forward-price scope of work changes and/or claims by multiple methodologies
• Review and interpret construction CPM and Gantt Chart type schedules
• Assist with recurring client or regulatory reporting
• Attend or facilitate project progress, coordination, and pre-construction type meetings
• Prepare meeting minutes
• Mentor less experienced project colleagues
• Act as senior resource for field inspectors
• Attend seminars and/or training courses
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor of science in civil engineering

• 10+ years of water/wastewater heavy civil project experience required
• Experience in the Tampa area working with Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Water, City of Tampa, and City of St Pete clients preferred.
• Trench and Safety and 40 Hour OSHA training is a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills

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