Construction Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Engineer to join our team! In this role you will work on a dynamic Radio & Cellular Infrastructure Replacement Project providing planning, technical direction, administration, and construction of sites and systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensure that below ground sites and systems are constructed within schedule and thoroughly coordinated with Engineering, subject matter experts, and others as needed to ensure minimal impact on operations

• Review inspection and test processes and documents for conformance with established procedures

• Prepare project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, Authority officials, and other agencies, including progress reports, issue reports, change order documents, and recommendations to the project management team

• Monitor the inspection of construction activities by WMATA and MSI inspectors to ensure that construction of assigned work is completed in accordance with Authority approved plans and specifications through site inspections and review of all inspectors’ daily reports; participate in performing substantial completion and final inspections of completed work with Quality and SAFE

• Maintain and monitor the performance of the project against the KPIs established for the Project Work and provide reports to the management team as required

• Support and assist the project Safety Manager and the project Quality Manager in the enforcement of safety and quality compliance on site

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contractor and WMATA safety and quality inspectors to resolve on site construction issues or provide technical direction

• Coordinate Contractor, project team and stakeholder resources to plan for and achieve Safety Certification of the above ground radio system

• Timely review and detailed feedback on all Contractor submittals at the 35%, 65%, 95%, IFC and As-Built levels; respond to or assign responsibility for response to subject matter experts for RFIs; review transmittals (particularly Contractor and Inspector daily reports) for accuracy and consistency

• Timely review and detailed feedback on all applicable change order documents, including the contractor’s requests for equitable adjustment, scopes of work and bases of estimate; preparation and submission of requests for independent cost estimates; development of project team’s preliminary negotiation position, etc.

• Coordination and participation in site walks/surveys to ensure Contractor and Authority personnel have required information to complete work on schedule and in accordance with contract requirements and specifications; ensure Contractor submittal of detailed site walk/survey findings

• Track and report on project delays in detail

• Assistance with Site Specific Work Plan reviews and escort and track rights requests on Contractor’s behalf

• Review of all applicable contract deliverables and certifiable items for compliance with contract specifications and requirements

• Preparation and submittal of the bi-weekly project report and other progress reports as assigned

• Review of plans and specifications for construction purposes; advise various or required WMATA offices and consultants of required design changes, as applicable

• Review and recommend approval requests for payment from contractors and others for work in place in conformance with project’s defined procedures; ensure all applicable backup documentation has been supplied to satisfy WMATA and FTA funding requirements

• Support for the Asset Manager in tracking and reporting system and site assets constructed/installed as part of the below ground elements of the radio system

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience, as well as 8+ years of experience in field construction is required

• Advanced knowledge of Construction Management practices, processes and current technology - required

• Exposure to mentor/training others, demonstrating leadership potential

• Rail & Bus Transit Experience

• Knowledge of Radio & Fiber Communications Systems

• Clear communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Possesses working knowledge of industry such as infrastructure, government, aviation, rail & bus transit, RF & Fiber technologies, process, or transportation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Attention to detail

• Requires the ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals

• Effective interpersonal skills to work with other departments in a tactful and effective manner

• Excellent written and verbal communication, Effective analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills. Ability to make public presentations

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• OSHA 30

• Railway Worker Protection

• Certified Construction Manager or similar

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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