Sr Construction Services Specialist

About the role

AE2S has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Construction Services Specialist to pursue a construction-related career with a consulting engineering firm. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented, and technologically advanced consulting firm offering a forward-thinking culture and opportunities for advancement.

This role involves construction observation and administration on large, complex regional projects based in Maple Grove, MN or Woodbury, MN. Regional travel and overnight stays are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation and administration on large, complex AE2S projects; anticipate potential problems and take action to avoid and mitigate them.
• Ensure appropriate communication between the Owner and Engineer to keep all parties updated on progress and quality of the project.
• Work with Contractors to ensure project document requirements, process, schedule, and related contractual obligations are understood.
• Understand duties and responsibilities under the Engineer’s Agreement with the Owner and the Contractor’s Contract with the Owner to ensure obligations and expectations are met.
• Monitor and document Contractor’s performance to ensure compliance with plan and specification requirements.
• Manage projects on budget, control costs, and coordinate Change Orders with the Project Manager.
• Maintain and prepare appropriate files, reports, and records, including daily reports, tracking reports, photos, close-out paperwork, and other project-related information.
• Attend meetings and follow up with construction representatives on scheduling, workforce, material delivery, change orders, RFIs, start-up, etc.
• Represent AE2S in a highly professional and respectful manner at all times.

Requirements

• Degree in construction engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 12+ years of construction experience or engineering-based construction observation and administration experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work remotely for extended periods, including regional travel and overnight stays.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on pipeline, water, wastewater, or rural water projects.
• Working knowledge of GIS and GPS for collecting field data.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 10 miles on uneven terrain.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs, including running, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Drive and navigate vehicles or mechanized equipment, including all-terrain vehicles or watercraft.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify errors or defects.
• Use hands and arms to handle, install, position, or move materials.
• Service, repair, calibrate, or test machines and equipment operating on electrical or electronic principles.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including flame-resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required based on workload.

Benefits

• 100% paid family health insurance.
• 100% paid employee dental and vision insurance.
• Discretionary bonus plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) credits for past experience.
• Wellness program.

AE2S is 100% employee-owned, fostering a great culture, creativity, and work-life balance with significant opportunities for growth and advancement.

Pay

Anticipated starting salary: $43.70–$53.41 per hour, depending on education, experience, and skillset.