Construction Engineer

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding Transportation team in the Washington metropolitan area. We are currently looking for a full-time site Construction Engineer with experience in the Washington metropolitan area for the rail/bus transportation and infrastructure industry. The successful candidate is required to have a strong understanding of the construction industry and experience working on public agency projects.

A Construction Engineer (CE) position is a highly responsible, managerial, and supervisory position. This position requires an effective team leader who can mentor project team members and foster a working environment where project staff who are culturally diverse and can work together cooperatively to deliver the project on-time and on-budget. A dedicated CE would be the primary point of contact to the contractors ensuring quality standards are met and the program is implemented in conformance with the technical specifications and in accordance with Quality Safety and Security Plans and Procedures. The CE is usually responsible to manage all aspects of the contractors performing the work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate between client departments, as well as coordination between other stakeholders
• Oversee development of construction contract packages, packages for bidding, proposal evaluation and award recommendations
• Review contract solicitation packages and recommend, for client consideration, construction techniques to be considered for award
• Coordinate the work with all contractors and shall be responsible for ensuring all project deliverables conform with the technical specifications and respective contract guidelines
• Communicate construction techniques to the contractor and implement changes where necessary to enhance job safety as directed by client Safety Department
• Lead weekly construction progress meetings, readiness review meetings, third-party coordination meetings, design coordination meetings, and other construction meetings. Publish meeting minutes.
• Recommend, if appropriate, construction techniques to expedite the program
• Review contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes and escalate any concerns to the PM
• Provide technical analysis, cost analysis support, and review of all requests for changes submitted by the construction contractor
• Manage the activities associated with the changes to the construction contractor's work (Request for change, change notices, change orders, contract modifications, etc.)
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, memoranda, action lists and related material for the construction work
• Ensure the project schedule submitted to the PM meets all due dates cited as required, including all contractor schedules and integrated program schedules
• Ensure compliance with the contractors' and the clients quality programs, as well as being responsible for all project deliverables and coordination of quality reviews of materials prior to delivery to the client.
• Coordinate, manage and report on the overall program budget, schedule, risks, risk mitigation strategies to the PM
• Coordinate with the client to develop a Lessons Learned Report
• Conduct all project meetings (weekly meetings anticipated) with contractors, and to manage the program; and assist the PM with closeout of the construction contracts

Candidate Specifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, business, or related field
• A minimum of 10 years demonstrable experience supporting large transportation projects and a background with Transit is preferred
• PE license is preferred within the Washington/Virginia/Maryland area, will consider experience or certification
• Ability to obtain OSHA-10 Construction certification
• Preferred PMP, CAPM, or CSCM and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification; and must have proven ability to manage complex budgets and schedules
• Excellent writen and verbal communication skills

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is X-X.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence