Project Engineer

About the Connecticut Airport Authority: The CAA owns and operates Bradley International Airport as well as 5 General Aviation Airports throughout the State of Connecticut and employs approximately 170 people. The CAA generates over $70 million in annual operating revenues and directs an annual operating expense budget in excess of $65 million. CAA Administrative offices are located at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT.

About the role

As a member of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) management team, this position is responsible for the management of all phases of assigned capital design and construction projects in conformance with all State and Federal Regulations and performing related duties as required. The work performed includes managing professional architects, engineers, and general contractors. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Manager of Engineering or another higher-level manager. This position requires the ability to act in an independent manner with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manages work of both external and internal resources, architects, consultants, engineers, contractors, and inspection personnel for assigned projects.
• Reviews construction plans, drawings, specifications, and change orders for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with contract documents, and agency or statutory requirements.
• Maintains accurate records and all required reports on assigned projects.
• Manages assigned projects from inception through design and construction up to and including: project budget, quality, schedule, and project closeout.
• Conducts project planning conferences with all required parties to determine project scope and services required.
• Establishes resource requirements, recommends funding needs, and monitors project budgets, ensuring costs remain within budget.
• Reviews and provides comments and recommendations on contract documents, including preparation of documents required for advertising.
• Manages contract execution, negotiates fees, terms, and conditions.
• Ensures timely use of all resources, conducts meetings, coordinates with State, local, and federal agencies regarding project content, schedule, and costs.
• Responsible for preparing reports, ensures compliance with codes, permits, etc., ensures timely resolution to construction problems.
• Monitors shop drawing processing, reviews change orders for approval.
• During construction, performs inspections as required for conformance to approved plans and specifications and conducts post-construction inspections of punch list items.
• Manages project and other tasks as assigned by Senior Manager of Engineering Services or Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages and provides direction to professional architects, engineers, and general contractors as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and independently. The requirements listed below are representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the duties of this job.

• Considerable knowledge of State Standards and Federal Regulations for construction.
• Considerable knowledge of project management, principles, practices, and methods of architectural and civil engineering, building, and roadway design and construction.
• Considerable knowledge of contractual documentation, principles, practices, and methods of large-scale projects, design, and construction.
• Considerable knowledge of state building and design codes and national standards, statutes, regulations, and laws governing construction projects, contract documentation.
• Ability to prepare a variety of oral and written reports and to comprehend complex construction drawings and specifications.
• Considerable interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to utilize various software applications to include Microsoft Windows, Office, and Access.
• An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, including pre-employment drug testing, being fingerprinted, and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment.

Education/Experience

• Eight (8) years of experience in the design and construction involving any combination of the following: architectural or engineering design or review; construction supervision, project estimation, or project management. At least one (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity including performing the most complex duties in the area of engineering or coordinating all phases of design and/or construction.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

Note: College training in architecture, engineering, or construction management may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the general experience.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this position may be required to possess a Professional Architect or Engineer License, Associate Constructor or Professional Constructor certification (AC- American Institute of Constructors) or certificate as an Engineer in Training (EIT- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use a computer keyboard.
• Prolonged sitting and viewing a computer module.
• Visiting construction sites and other properties related to duties and responsibilities.
• Miscellaneous travel to other CAA, state, federal, business partner, contractor, and other sites as necessary to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Climate-controlled office environment at State’s largest commercial airport and/or assigned work location.
• Possible local travel for meetings, hearings, or legal proceedings.
• Airport environment where high levels of security are maintained.
• Duties may require exposure to construction sites, the environment, outdoor year-round weather conditions, and various modes of transportation.