Civil Engineer (Capital Projects)

About the role

The Civil Engineer manages construction administration and delivery of capital improvement projects for the San Joaquin Regional Transit District. The position is responsible for contract administration, construction oversight, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages construction phase activities, including contractor oversight, schedule monitoring, and budget control.
• Reviews and approves progress payments, cost forecasts, and financial reports.
• Negotiates and administers change orders, including cost and schedule impacts.
• Interprets plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure compliance and quality.
• Reviews contractor submittals, estimates, and potential claims; recommends appropriate action.
• Maintains complete and accurate project documentation.
• Performs routine site visits to RTD facilities and various meeting locations.
• Supports community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Construction estimating principles, construction law, and material usage in public infrastructure projects.
• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and use of project management software.
• Geometry, algebra, and construction safety practices and techniques.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering and public works construction.
• Solid understanding of soil mechanics, geology, and surveying practices.
• Construction and inspection procedures, including utility installation.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy civil and transit construction.
• Applicable laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and standards governing construction projects.
• Engineering terminology and technical documentation.
• Impacts of construction activities on other departments and operations.
• Labor compliance requirements for public works projects.
• Procurement and contract requirements related to progress payments and project delivery.
• Project administration, documentation, and report writing.
• Federal, state, and local rules and regulations, including grant-funded project requirements.
• Principles of multiple construction disciplines (e.g., civil, track, overhead catenary systems (OCS), signaling, power, stations, and structures).
• Principles of supervision, staff development, and personnel management.
• Negotiation strategies and dispute resolution techniques.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, project engineering, or capital project delivery.

Skills

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and database systems.
• Use of specialized project management and construction software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar).
• Data analysis, reporting, and presentation of project performance metrics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents.
• $20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees.
• Twelve (12) days per year for all full-time employees.
• Two (2) weeks to six (6) weeks depending on length of service for full-time employees.
• RTD participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in which RTD provides a generous match.

Pay

Salary range: TBD

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.