Lead Consultant/Engineer (Full-Time)

Who We Are Looking For

Experienced in construction work activities with demonstrated increasing responsibility, aligned with assigned project types.

Sector experience may include: federal, state, municipal, K-12 school, water/wastewater, higher education, laboratory facilities, transportation, ports, or marina projects.

Education/Knowledge

• Lead Engineer*: Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Lead Architect*: Bachelor of Architecture
• Lead Consultant: Bachelor Degree in related field OR Associate Degree in Engineering or Architecture with a few years of relevant experience OR years of relevant experience equivalent to the above levels
• * Local licensing regulations may prohibit use of Engineer or Architect titles without a Professional License; in those cases, the Consultant title shall be used until the Professional License is obtained
• Engineering principles; principles of construction management and project controls with specialized knowledge in one or more of the following: scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, construction techniques
• Thorough understanding of several of MBP’s services
• Strong understanding of building codes, laws, and regulations that might affect assigned projects
• Preferred Certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Working toward certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), and Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification (must possess or obtain within 3 months of hire)

Skills and Abilities

• Report writing, client coordination, and end-to-end assignment execution from conception to completion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, CADD, BIM platforms (Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk 360), graphics, scheduling (Primavera Project Planner or Suretrak Project Manager), and cost estimating (RS Means CostWorks)
• Work within budgets and meet deadlines; identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Utilize computers (including Microsoft Office software) and specialized equipment
• Understand and track project schedules
• Communicate issues effectively and responsibly, verbally and in writing, with contractors, owners, subcontractors, and team members
• Obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to assigned duties
• Work collaboratively within a team
• Stand and sit as needed on project work sites; climb ladders; work at heights; and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
• Safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain

Guidance/Responsibility

• Assignments are generally received from a Senior Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager
• Work independently with periodic guidance and direction
• Public and client interface with responsibility for coordination and communication

Supervisory

• May supervise technical or support staff on individual project assignments