Construction Engineer at Timmons Group

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Construction Engineer to join our Infrastructure Transportation Group located in our Richmond VA office location.A Construction Engineer oversees the construction phase of the project from a contract administration perspective once our design teams complete their approval process. The projects may involve sensitive political or environmental concerns project coordination with property owners dry utility companies and local county and state agencies. The Construction Engineer works for the Timmons Group Project Manager as the project transitions from approval to bidding and through construction. The Construction Engineer manages all necessary documents associated with each project. The documents will include but not be limited to: Bidding Documents Payment Requisition Recommendations Requests for Information (RFIs) Change Orders (CO) Potential Change Orders (PCOs) Submittals Daily Work Reports (DWR) Punch Lists Project Closeout Completion Letters Bond Release Meeting Minutes Monthly Progress Reports Loan Draws Escrow Fund Releases Material Inspection Reports and correspondence with various governmental agencies. The position receives direction from the Design Project Manager however may be required to make independent decisions and communications with external parties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: Prompt concise and accurate communication with Client Project Stakeholders Project Manager Inspectors and contractor Develop construction contract documents so that the project can be bid/negotiated with a contractor Maintain review and respond as necessary to all project documents including RFIs material submittals as-built plans contractor pay requisitions and change orders Attend and facilitate Pre-construction meetings Progress Meetings and other construction project related meetings with owners contractors sub-contractors governmental agencies etc. to prosecute the project Resolve field construction issues including frequent communication with the owner contractor public utility companies project engineers and agencies having jurisdiction Prepare field directives/sketches for contractor Apprise the Timmons Group Project Manager of the projects progress and seek direction on all salient issues Review pre-bid project plans for constructability and offer suggestions to the Timmons Group Project Manager Review bid tabulations and recommend award to owners Visit construction sites and document pertinent observations Perform other duties as assigned Cost Estimating and review of contractors pricing Construction schedule building and review of contractors proposed schedules Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: Graduation from college or equivalent with a bachelors degree with 5 years additional training / experience in drainage grading earthwork and transportation/utility work preferred but not required Professional Registration is beneficial but not required Progressively responsible experience independently coordinating scheduling and managing documents control in a wide variety of construction projects. Working knowledge of office software (MS Word & Excel) and associated equipment Considerable knowledge of drainage grading earthwork operation roadway and utility construction methods materials standards and construction symbols and terminology Working knowledge of state and federal safety environment and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations Must be able to read understand and interpret civil engineering plans architectural plans and contract specifications The ability to think logically and systematically through the various phases of a project. Ability to prepare and allocate time and effort across multiple projects in multiple geographic locations and prioritize daily and weekly tasks is required Must possess a valid state drivers license and be able to drive a vehicle A current working knowledge of prevailing market rates for major cost items (earthwork pipe installation site concrete etc.) for site construction projects is a plus Familiarity with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Construction specifications is a plus Prior experience with engineering design a plus Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus Working knowledge of MS Project (or equal) is a plus Ability to prepare or work with CAD drawings is a plusAdditional Information : The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .#LI-KH1Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Cognos,Fire,Autocad,Computing,Activex Experience: years Vacancy: 1