Civil Construction Engineering I

Civil Engineer (Capital Projects)

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, project engineering, or capital project delivery

o Strong background managing construction/capital improvement projects

o Experience with contractor oversight, schedules, budgets, change orders, and project risk

o Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, drawings, and contract documents

o Knowledge of civil engineering/public works construction

o Experience with construction estimating, contract administration, and progress payments

o Knowledge of CPM scheduling

• Experience with project/construction management software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• CCM or PMP certification
• Transit or heavy civil construction experience
• Experience working with Caltrans
• Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements
• Grant-funded/public works project experience
• Exposure to transit disciplines such as track, OCS, signaling, power, stations, and structures

Compensation: $100-120K annually

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Job Description:

Day-to-Day:

• Manage construction and delivery of capital improvement projects
• Oversee contractors, construction schedules, and project budgets
• Review and approve progress payments, forecasts, and financial reports
• Negotiate and administer change orders
• Review contractor submittals, estimates, claims, plans, and specifications
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans
• Coordinate with external agencies, including Caltrans
• Ensure compliance with FTA and other applicable requirements
• Supervise staff and consultants
• Maintain accurate project documentation
• Prepare and present project updates to management, executive leadership, and governing boards
• Conduct site visits and support community/stakeholder engagement

Insight Global is seeking a Civil Engineer (Capital Projects) for a top public transportation client. This individual will lead the construction administration and delivery of major capital improvement projects, owning contractor oversight, contract administration, scheduling, budget management, change orders, risk mitigation, and field decision-making. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of construction management, project engineering, or capital project delivery experience and is comfortable managing complex public infrastructure projects from execution through completion.