Construction Project Engineer

DEA is currently seeking a Construction Project Engineer for our Construction Engineering Services team in our Denver, CO office. The successful candidate should have a BSCE in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar degree and should be a licensed Professional Engineer preferably registered in the state of Colorado. This position will provide on-site construction management and inspection for roadway and bridge projects in support of our clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

* Supervise, direct, coordinate, monitor, and manage project inspectors and materials testers in the field, or office

* Coordinate and communicate effectively with Owners, Contractors, or other field engineering staff

* Review construction for conformance with contract plans and specifications

* Review, analyze, and monitor Contractor's project schedules and method statements

* Review and process Shop/Working Drawings submitted by Contractor

* Review, analyze, and approve Contractor's Methods of Handling Traffic

* Perform or manage daily quality control inspections of construction activities

* Coordinate for required materials sampling and testing

* Prepare monthly pay estimates and monitor project financial status

* Analyze and evaluate Contractor disputes or claims

* Prepare and maintain monthly reports and documentation as required by Owner

* Conduct final project inspections and project acceptance documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of construction management and inspection experience working on roadway, bridge and highway construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar degree
• PE License, preferably registered in Colorado
• Ability to work effectively with client representatives, contractors, the public, as well as peers and subordinates
• Working experience of Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction, and/or Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) specifications and standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDOT or local agency experience inspecting or managing federally funded construction projects
• Demonstrated project planning, management, and project execution skills in successfully completing projects on time and within budget
• Bridge/Structures construction inspection experience
• Ability to utilize computer systems (CDOT AASHTOWare Project SiteManager, PMWeb, MS Project or Primavera) as a tool to effectively manage projects

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $150,000 and is based on applicable experience
• RTD EcoPass

Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; Fort Collins, CO.