Senior Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Provide field oversight professional services for USACE District on the following work areas, which includes the installation of floodwall/levee, retaining walls, pump station, and culvert to convey Bound Brook beneath the NJ Transit rail line. Also, construction of the Segment C2 component of the project along Bound Brook includes two (2) pump stations, earthen levee, floodwall and one (1) road closure gate. The Segment H component of the project along Bound Brook includes earthen levee which ties into a railroad embankment, floodwall and one (1) road closure gate interior drainage features (swales, ponding areas, drainage, pipes), generator building, road raising and utility relocation, development of permit applications and incidental related work.

Essential Functions : Outside work environment consists of observing work activities such as construction installation, material storage, equipment usage, documenting progress with photos, documenting actions in QA daily report, documenting deficiencies, and compliance to codes and standards. Inside work environment consists of reviewing and commenting on contractor deliverables such as QC daily reports, schedule reports, meeting minutes, technical documents, request for information, submittal review, etc. in both hard copy or RMS computer database system. 

Competencies : Computer skills proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Scheduling software like Primavera P6, and Construction Database software like Procore, RMS, Newforma. 

Supervisory Responsibility : No supervisory responsibilities, works independently in the field.  Reports to USACE Project Manager assigned at site and Crawford Project Manager assigned at Home Office. 

Work Environment : On a daily basis, the work environment requires a hard hat, eye glass protection, safety vest, gloves, and steel toed work boots for safety at all times. Long sleeve shirts worn around welding and electrical arc operations, otherwise clean short sleeve collared shirts and jeans are appropriate during field construction activities.

Physical Demands: While performing professional oversight services, you will encounter uneven terrain, hills, water puddles, ruts, pitfalls, sumps, etc. during the daily walk inspections so watch for slips, trips, and falls. Prepare for heat and sun, by staying hydrated with water and wearing sunscreen lotion. No lifting over 25 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Works Monday – Friday, 6am to 3pm typically, minimum 8 hours per day. No overtime or weekend work is planned by the Client at this time.

Travel: Yes, personal vehicle travel while onsite will be required and reimbursed at the Federal mileage rate, provided odometer backup log is acceptable.

Required Education and Experience : Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience with site/civil, geotechnical soils, structural abutments both steel and concrete reinforced. Master Degree in Civil Engineer, Geotechnical, Construction Management preferred alternative.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: US Driver’s License Required, OSHA 40/30 Required, and US Passport Preferred. Must have valid personal vehicle insurance and registration every day to gain security access onsite.  

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Yes, a Federal Background Security Clearance is required by USACE to obtain a Govt Common Access Card Badge and Govt usage of Secured Network. In addition, Crawford requires a Federal, State, and Local Background as part of its employment along with drug and alcohol testing.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Coordinator to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the position in greater detail to determine if she/he may perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Crawford does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.