Field Engineering Manager - Construction jobs in Richmond, VA

Manager -Construction Engineering and Inspection - ( 240000HQ )

Description

We are managing complex, large-scale commercial projects from conceptual planning through design, construction, and occupancy. Join our Construction Management team to collaborate on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling.

Your Opportunity

The Manager - Construction Engineering and Inspection will work independently on various and even multiple construction projects, as well as manage a team for delivery of a construction inspection program. This is a great opportunity for career growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned elements of a construction project to assure the contractor's compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project personnel, inspection, materials quality control and quality assurance testing, project documentation, project budget and schedule, and contract administration responsibilities.
• Provide support with assigned elements of a construction project to the client or upper management.
• Provide consultation, investigations, evaluations, and written documentation as assigned.
• Analyze and interpret project plans, contract language, and specifications to ensure project constructability.
• Identify design errors and determines impact on the construction project.
• Make recommendations for partial and final contractor payments.
• Monitor project budgets/schedules and recommends adjustments.
• Supervise and manage project staff as assigned. Great Opportunity to mentor and grow a professional team.
• Conduct pre-construction conferences, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings, and other types of conferences and meetings as needed for various projects.
• Write project management correspondence and reviews recommendations made by project staff.
• Recommend resolution of field construction problems and design changes.
• Prepare/Review work orders and perform analysis including independent detailed construction estimates and Time Impact Analysis.
• Work with other groups including but not limited to design, materials, environmental, traffic engineering, right of way, the public, and all other parties necessary to meet contract schedules and requirement.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of the following:

VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Engineering design for roadways, structures, and drainage as related to highway design and construction.

Contract development and project management processes

Schedule, claims, avoidance, claims mitigation, cost estimating and reporting.

• Proficiency with the following:

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various stakeholders/constituents.

Effective task and time management

Apply engineering planning and principals to a variety of projects.

Conduct construction related submittal reviews.

Prepare technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence.

Apply engineering planning and project scheduling principles to a variety of projects.

Conduct constructability and bid ability reviews, and cost, and schedule analysis.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Thorough knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.

Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.

Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.

Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.

Must have good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 15 or more years of experience in the practice of construction engineering
• 20 years of experience in the practice of construction engineering is preferred
• BS in Civil Engineering or engineering related field from an ABET accredited university.
• PE License is required (Virginia PE License is strongly preferred)

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Richmond

Other Locations : United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Williamsburg, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach

Work Locations :

Virginia Beach VA

Organization : BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 31, 2024, 10:57:28 AM

Req ID: 240000HQ

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans