Construction Engineer (Kansas City)

About the role

In the role of Construction Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Perform complex construction assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard construction engineering techniques and procedures
• Conduct project field coordination, documentation, cost monitoring, bidding and scheduling
• Receive, issue and track RFIs, submittals and other required data
• Be eager to learn, ask questions, work under and receive direction and supervision from Resident Project Representatives, and Project Managers
• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, class 1 railroad projects, buildings, facilities, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines (including electrical, mechanical/HVAC and site civil)
• Monitor, record, and inspect progress on construction projects
• Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily
• Conduct or Coordinate field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing
• Participate in client development and project pursuits, and receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress
• Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily
• Work may require 50% to 100% travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections outside of the Kansas City area
• Possibility for Long term project assignments
• Work outdoors and navigate construction sites in all seasons
• Perform other duties as needed

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction engineering
• Experience with Steel Structures & Foundations- DPG, Trusses, & TPG
• Freight Rail Experience and/or DOT Experience
• Inspection Certifications
• Knowledge or Rail materials and safety requirements
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Cost analysis experience pertaining to construction
• General accounting knowledge
• Plan/Detail reading
• PDF editing software such as Revu Bluebeam
• Exercise good judgment and discretion, and independently resolve problems and issues
• Utilize survey equipment to check and confirm construction

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
• Previous construction engineering experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Estimating & CPM Scheduling Software, and web-based document collaboration software
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must