Construction Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Construction Engineer III supports municipal infrastructure delivery from preconstruction through closeout, leading construction administration and overseeing project controls, contract compliance, quality assurance, scheduling, cost management, reporting, and document control.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Coordination 

• Lead construction administration from preconstruction through final closeout and lead preconstruction, progress, coordination, issue-resolution, and closeout meetings; document and communicate decisions, actions, responsibilities, and follow-up requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, field staff, design teams, regulatory agencies, and internal engineering, surveying, GIS, administrative, marketing, and business development teams to support project delivery, field-data integration, deliverables, and client needs.

Preconstruction, Bidding, and Procurement

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, permits, schedules, estimates, bid documents, and quality requirements for accuracy, completeness, and project readiness; identify conflicts or risks and recommend revisions.
• Assist in preparing engineers’ estimates, bid documents, procurement packages, requests for proposals, scopes of work, specifications, and standard details.
• Coordinate and lead bidding and procurement activities, including bidder questions, addenda, bid tabulations, contractor and supplier proposals, and award recommendations.

Contract Administration and Cost Control

• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, forecasts, cost-to-complete, verified percent complete, and anticipated changes; report material variances to the Project Manager and client.
• Evaluate and administer change orders, claims, time-extension requests, work directives, contract amendments, and additional compensation requests; prepare independent cost and schedule assessments and recommendations.
• Review contractors’ pay applications, invoices, stored-material documentation, and supporting quantity records; reconcile them with verified construction progress and recommend payment under contract requirements.

Technical Review and Quality Assurance

• Administer review workflows for submittals, shop drawings, product data, material certifications, samples, and substitutions, providing submittal recommendations to the design team.
• Manage requests for information, clarification requests, field directives, nonconformance documentation, and related technical correspondence through resolution.
• Interpret plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements for staff, contractors, and clients.
• Assist in reviewing field reports, inspection documentation, testing results, quantity records, photographs, technical reports, change documentation, and other deliverables for accuracy, completeness, quality, and timely submission.
• Exercise independent professional judgment when evaluating construction alternatives, resolving issues, and recommending practical, contract-compliant solutions.

Reporting and Document Control

• Develop and maintain construction communication protocols, project-specific reporting requirements, and procedures to control all assigned project records.
• Prepare executive and client-facing reports on project progress, schedule, budget, quality, safety, risks, decisions, and upcoming activities.

Closeout and Staff Development

• Lead construction closeout, including final inspections, punch lists, corrective work, record drawings, asset data, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, final quantities, final payment documentation, and turnover packages. Recommend final acceptance when contractual requirements are satisfied.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, training, and work-product review for junior construction staff to support consistent use of company standards and methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• At least ten (10) years of construction field experience leading field inspection crews in the civil engineering or construction industry.

Technical Knowledge and Credentials

• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record check results.

Preferred Knowledge

• Familiarity with NASSCO Standards and community standards for examining and constructing infrastructure, including manholes, stormwater sewers, sanitary sewer systems, and water main systems.
• Basic knowledge of web-based GIS interfaces and applications.
• Basic understanding of the AutoCAD Civil3D platform and technology.

Communication and Professional Skills

• Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to facilitate communication and collaborate with staff, contractors, suppliers, and other project participants across diverse technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and analytical thinking.
• Resourceful, action-oriented, and creative approach to work.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and prioritize competing demands across multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to unforeseen events in urban and rural environments.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work primarily indoors (75%–80% of the time), with occasional outdoor or site work (20%–25% of the time). Work outdoors in extreme heat or cold when necessary.
• Be available to travel and/or conduct fieldwork up to 100% of the time.
• Regularly walk long distances.
• Frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Use close vision and distance vision and adjust visual focus as needed.

This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the associate. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.