Construction Engineer

Requisition ID: 98675


Job Category: Construction


Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States


Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.


Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated intermediate level Construction Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG). The role would be based in our Pittsburgh, PA office

Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change, providing the best solutions for our clients' toughest challenges!

As the successful candidate, reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you will have the following Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of proposals to clients for EPCM services at various stages of project execution
• Develop work plans and estimates for the CM services to support proposal development
• Develop or support in the development of site organization charts, staffing plans, execution strategies and methodology for executing CM services to support EPCM proposals for Front-End engineering studies and project execution work
• Responsible for safe work planning associated with the selection of construction execution methods, with support of the Senior CM, Project Manager and Health and Safety Manager
• Establish the project field procedures within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by jobsite conditions
• Implement the constructability process on projects, perform constructability reviews and document them
• Support Advanced Work Packaging on projects, coordinating with engineering, planning, procurement and estimating teams to align on Construction Work Package breakdowns
• Develop CWP definition to a level sufficient to develop a level three schedule
• Review construction/erection drawings and specifications for economic constructability, development of execution strategies, determining appropriate construction methods, and preempting problem areas
• Liaises with the Senior CM, and project team of design engineers, procurement, planning and scheduling and other personnel as required to ensure timely construction performance
• Assist in the development and review of construction estimates, budgets, forecasts and schedules
• Develop site organization and staffing requirements required to execute construction activities within project schedule and acceptable costs
• Adherence to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning
• Assist the procurement team to review contractual agreements with suppliers, and contractors
• Ensure that the Senior CM is informed of construction concerns
• Develop and coordinate the preparation and issue of the Construction Execution Plan.
• Liaise with Client team, Engineers and Contractors to deliver the project in a safe manner, on time and within budget
• Direct and monitor junior construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved
• Provide construction technical support to other functions as needed
• Liaise with client representatives as required to ensure shutdowns, relocations, tie ins, etc. are planned safely and in a timely manner with minimum disruption
• Participate in contractor progress, cost and safety meetings
• Recommend requirements for construction resources and strategies to meet the schedule in each area
• Cooperate with the Pre-Operational Testing Manager in the planning of transfer packages

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Engineering Degree or Diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in construction
• Heavy industrial EPCM projects is preferred
• Superintendent or CM experience managing projects up to $150M
• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the planning and construction phases of project delivery
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices, and applicable legislation
• Well developed management principles related to planning, production methods, leadership and coordination of people and resources.
• Efficient and above average skills in report writing, presentations, planning, organization, leadership, management and administrative processes
• Strong customer/client focus with the ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate directly with the client on key issues in a timely, efficient and trustworthy manner
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead a team and fit into a team environment
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment, systems, tools, and technologies used in the management of construction activities

Preferred

• Experience working on mining, heavy industrial or process plant construction projects
• Exposure to all areas of project and construction management
• Demonstrates good understanding and management of commercial contracts and risk
• Ability to operate independently and effectively direct in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Mobility required to work on project sites in North America on a rotation basis

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.