Senior Consultant (Field Engineering/Compliance)

Senior Consultant (Field Engineering/Compliance) Business Transformation Group (BTG) is a management consulting and technology company specializing in the program management of large transportation projects with small business assistance goals and partnership programs. We also provide management and technology consulting to emerging small businesses, as well as high quality transformative growth strategies through a proven service model at an affordable cost. Visit our website for additional information. Summary The Field Engineering/Compliance Consultant will report to the Project Manager and be responsible for providing technical assistance to DBEs and SBEs on Construction Projects. Daily duties will include observation and providing technical assistance to DBE/SBE firms, including advice on means and methods of operation, scheduling work operations, and safety associated with work activities. The Consultant will develop internal weekly schedules for the review of DBE/SBE construction activities. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of field engineering inspection, construction estimating and scheduling, and the ability to interpret project drawings and specifications. Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate plans and other criteria, and complete special analyses in support of civil rights efforts to identify and increase opportunities for DBE/SBE firms. Confere with project lead, client staff and contractors to determine project details, such as scopes of work, schedules, phasing requirements, plan preparation, special conditions and other relevant matters. Meet with the contractor to identify potential DBE/SBE opportunities per procurement and construction schedules. Coordinate and prioritize schedules, and maintain continuous interaction with other teams, project manager and project engineers to provide efficient responses to the client/customer’s needs. Assist project manager in reviewing scopes of work for competitive bid opportunities for DBEs/MBEs. Follow up on engineering activities, procurement opportunities, contract awards, and Good Faith Effort reporting. Contact DBE/SBE firms to encourage vetting for specific SOW opportunities; including the re‑vet of companies with aged assessments (more than 1 year). Prepare weekly and monthly status reports and deliverables by coordinating with project team, recording and preparing meeting minutes and providing editorial reviews. Review contracts, drawings, specifications and other resources to respond to DBE/MBE inquiries in a timely manner. Assist Project Manager in researching construction contracting issues and developing correspondence. Priorities Critical Path – Closely track all DBEs and SBEs with work on the project’s critical path to ensure proper staffing, equipment, material, means and methods, safety and that internal quality programs are used to maintain schedule. Provide engineering support, daily site visits and other assistance to mitigate factors affecting project schedule. New Mobilizations – Review mobilization plans to ensure that logical safety plans are prepared for mobilization to the job site. Site Preparation – Joint review of new site on behalf of DBE or SBE; ensure site access routes, E&S measures, and noting activities of adjacent contractors. Staging and Logistics – Validate that the DBE/MBE site layout is conducive to safe operations. Materials – Confirm that materials arrive on site prior to the start of work and that sufficient quantity and quality of materials are available. Personnel – Monitor crew size, organization, and continuity of operations, management, and quality performance. Safety – Monitor and prompt DBEs and MBEs to conduct Risk/Hazard Analyses, and document any omissions for corrective actions. Administration – Develop sample forms as needed and provide advice for completing field forms such as daily reports, safety reports, material receipt reports. Performance Monitoring – Track the progression of work and document factors affecting production, specifically exceptional circumstances. Completion – Review as‑built structures to validate a usable product at the end of a construction task. Incomplete Items – Ensure that DBEs/SBEs store all material as required by Road and Bridge Specification when items are incomplete due to demobilization. Multiple Site Operations – Monitor DBE and SBEs performance on multiple sites within one project. Customer Referrals – Provide intense support to DBE and SBE contractors as requested, including daily technical assistance. Cure Plans – Work closely with DBEs/SBEs experiencing problems with production caused by unforeseen conditions, means and methods, or incomplete plans. Operations – Provide onsite surveillance and technical assistance to DBEs and SBEs working at night. Meetings – Participate in safety, quality, civil rights and construction meetings. Reports – Maintain daily journals; produce weekly reports and contribute to the client’s monthly report. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines. Five (5) or more years in Civil Rights, Inspection or Technical Assistance Programs. Education may be substituted for 10 years or more in supplier diversity programs, civil rights programs, or small business/entrepreneur programs related to heavy highway construction. VDOT Inspection certifications (current) in environmental controls, soils; VDOT Flagger Certification preferred. Knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling, and ability to read and fully understand project drawings and specifications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) required. ProjectWise, Primavera and AutoCAD preferred. Strong business writing skills; ability to produce weekly reports; organized, detail oriented, confident and highly professional. Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. The initial project assignment will be in Hampton Roads, VA metropolitan area with possible participation on projects in other BTG service markets including the Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; and Atlanta, GA metropolitan areas. BTG ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special accommodations for persons with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or hearing‑and speech‑impairments, please visit our opportunities page at #J-18808-Ljbffr Business-Transformation-Group