Senior Construction Engineer

Position:
Senior Construction Engineer

Location:

Detroit, MI

Job Id:
2618

# of Openings:
1

Senior Construction Engineer
Location: Regional Michigan offices
Employment Type: Full-Time
For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add aSenior Construction Engineer to help us keep building.


Working with our Civil Field team, you willwork with a variety of multidisciplinary professionals on several different projects.


What You'll Do

• Administration and coordination of multiple municipal construction projects.
• Verify the Contractor's completed work is in compliance with the contract documents for each project.
• Lead and Coordinate project meetings, which may include preconstruction meetings, progress meetings and public meetings, and distribute meeting minutes for each.
• Supervise engineers and technicians performing inspection, administration, and documentation for infrastructure projects from pre-bid meeting to contract close-out.
• Oversee the generation of all project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders and other generated documents.
• Review work produced by project oversight team in both the office and the field and verify the acceptability of the generated documents.
• Provide technical leadership for complex or unique assignments.
• Provide guidance and training to inspection staff.
• Read and interpret complex contract documents and utilize the information to determine the most appropriate solutions to unforeseen project issues as they arise.
• Monitor activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements.
• Communicate effectively with staff, local agencies, and the general public.
• Effectively communicate project status and issues to client and formulate viable solutions.
• Review and draft responses to Contractor's correspondence and claims as required.
• Monitor project budgets, proactively identify issues, and communicate them to clients along with recommended corrective actions.
• Assist with business development and growth efforts
• Manage internal project services contract budgets.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• PE License in Michigan preferred.
• Potential candidates must have 10 or more years of municipal construction experience.
• Experience working with the City of Detroit, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Great Lakes Water Authority or Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties is preferred.
• Experience with Michigan Department of Transportation is a plus.
• Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer performing oversight and administration for underground utility, road and/or bridge construction projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage projects ranging from local streets to complex urban freeways and structures.
• The ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
• The ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
• Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
• A valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record.

What We Offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.


Build Your Future Here
Please apply for the role, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot) will reach out to you. Candidates for this position can reside in the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, MI markets.

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