Construction Engineer
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Job Summary
Fishbeck is seeking a Construction Engineer to work in our Civil Field Department at our Cincinnati Ohio office. The primary duty of this position is to assist senior engineering staff in the administration and oversight of construction projects for the Ohio Department of Transportation, Local Agency, and municipal clients. This position requires self-motivation, commitment to high-quality work performance, excellent planning and communication skills, and ability to assist staff in a project team environment. Applicant must be willing to travel and work in an outdoor environment.
Primary Functions
- Assist with project administration, construction oversight, and coordination for construction projects of varying size and scope, including but not limited to highway and bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
- Verify the contractor's completed work complies with the contract documents for assigned projects.
- Assist the project engineer in oversight of technicians for inspection, administration, and documentation of infrastructure projects from pre-bid meetings to contract close-out.
- Review work produced by the project oversight team in both the office and the field and verify the acceptability of the generated documents.
- Provide guidance and training to inspection staff.
- Communicate effectively with client representatives, staff, local agencies, and the general public.
- Effectively communicate project status and issues to the project engineer.
- Assist in drafting of responses to contractor correspondence, claims, and RFIs as needed and appropriate.
- Assist in reviewing contractor submittals.
- Assist with construction progress meeting minutes.
- Learn and assist in duties associated with developing responses to client Requests for Proposals.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and sit as needed on project sites. Ability to drive a motor vehicle to reach work sites; ability to maneuver project sites with uneven terrain. Ability to read materials, both printed and on a computer, smart phone or tablet screen; and hearing and speech to communicate. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Desired Education
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Technology/Construction Management
Desired Skills/Experience
- Potential candidates must have 1 or more years of ODOT, or heavy highway and/or bridge construction experience, or knowledge of field inspection and construction oversight procedures. Significant field experience a plus.
- The ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
- Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
- A valid Ohio driver's license with a good driving record.
- Experience with both ODOT and Local Agency / municipal projects.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
- EIT in Ohio with the ability and intent to obtain a PE license.
- ODOT prequalification as Construction Engineer Level 1 or able to obtain this prequalification.
What we offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness reimbursement and activities
- Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
- Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
- 401(k), profit sharing, and stock options (we're 100% employee owned!)
- And more!
About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 15 regional offices and more than 650 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), stock options, profit sharing
Dec 03, 2024