Construction Engineer

Dewberry is seeking a Construction Engineer for the Rancho Cordova, CA office.

The Construction Engineer will be responsible for the management of water wastewater, utility, heavy civil, and building project construction oversight in the Sacramento area. The CE will perform tasks such as on-site project management and construction inspection, project coordination, project controls, and contract administration. The CE must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing  professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Candidates will be required to spend much of their time on construction sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions, and specifications
• Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspection with the prime contractor and other agencies
• Oversee traffic control, SWPPP implementation, and project compliance
• Proactive in identifying field issues and discuss solutions with supervisor
• Collaborative approach to working in a team that includes the owner and contractor
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFI’s, submittals, field measurements for progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders
• Document all field activities, work in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and our clients in the highest capacity
• Project schedule adherence and use of Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Weekly construction meetings, meeting minutes, and documentation
• Weekly and monthly project reporting
• Punchlist management, warranty review, and project closeout
• Work in a very timely fashion to meet project requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and agency review staff. Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

The projected range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions, and specifications
• Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspection with the prime contractor and other agencies
• Oversee traffic control, SWPPP implementation, and project compliance
• Proactive in identifying field issues and discuss solutions with supervisor
• Collaborative approach to working in a team that includes the owner and contractor
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFI’s, submittals, field measurements for progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders
• Document all field activities, work in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and our clients in the highest capacity
• Project schedule adherence and use of Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Weekly OAC meetings, meeting minutes, and documentation
• Weekly and monthly project reporting
• Punchlist management, warranty review, and project closeout
• Work in a very timely fashion to meet project requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and agency review staff. Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of engineering and construction principles related to water, wastewater, pipeline, building, and road/bridge construction. Ability to ensure compliance with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public. Ability to aid in project budgets, proposals, and manage job costs. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time.

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• 3 - 6 years of experience in Construction Management and Project Administration
• Experience in Microsoft office is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or clients
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills

The projected range for this position is $69,000-$130,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

This posting is anticipated to close on April 29th 2024.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.