Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Kingsport, TN

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!   

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Construction  Engineer a to provide leadership over WRA’s Bristol Region.  This person will be managing VDOT and local government Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects and serving in Responsible Charge as needed. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serving in a responsible charge role making field construction engineering decisions in leading a team of construction management professionals on VDOT and locality projects in the region. 
• Lead and manage existing contracts and continue growth in the firm’s Construction Management and Inspection Division in the Hampton Roads area. 
• Participate in setting the direction and business goals of the Construction Management and Inspection Division in Virginia. 
  • Developing strategic relationships and partnerships to pursue business opportunities 
  • Assist in marketing efforts and business development 
  • Manage, assign resources, and in some cases perform services on construction engineering and inspection contracts, including inspection, construction management, engineering support, and design-build projects 
  • Manage employees assigned in the area; review and approve invoices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desirable.
• Professional Engineering license required  
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate desirable.
• Applicant must demonstrate progressive transportation construction management leadership and management experience performing the duties associated with the position, including extensive knowledge of and management of roadway and bridge construction programs/projects, personnel management, and business development.
• Experience working on Virginia Department of Transportation programs and projects preferred.  
• Experience working on Design-Build or PPTA projects preferred, including serving in role of Quality Assurance Manager and/or experience ensuring compliance with the VDOT LAP Manual on Virginia locality projects.
• Experience working on locally administered programs and projects preferred.  Experience performing CPM scheduling, constructability reviews, claims analysis and other project controls services preferred.  
• Experience working on utility and/or vertical construction projects a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to read/interpret plans and specifications.
• Writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation.
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable.

Additional Training or Certifications:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) desirable. 
• VDOT required certifications a plus.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: 

• Flexible work schedule options including alternative remote and in office workplace options 
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual with maximum carry over of unused hours not to exceed 200 hours and payment for all hours over 200, 
• Paid holidays
• Excellent Healthcare benefits including partial employer paid premiums 
• Employer paid Group Life Insurance, as well as additional employee purchased optional life insurance
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Parental and maternity leave benefits
• Bi-annual merit evaluations & salary adjustment considerations  

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

*****  Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position #: 2045