Engineer III

Description

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Directs and supervises field staff to achieve project success and quality construction in accordance with the plans and specifications. Represents the owner and acts as liaison between the owner, contractor, and designer.

JOB COMPLEXITY/SCOPE: Responsible for multiple construction projects or a single large scale project requiring multiple disciplines. Work responsibilities encompass all areas of office engineering, field engineering, inspection, project controls, and contract administration. 

SUPERVISION: Directs and supervises field staff. Establishes objectives and reviews performance of activities. 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB DUTIES:

Cost Management

· Reviews design and bidding documents.

· Responsible for the initiation and preparation of change orders.

· Responsible for the review and approval of invoices and payment applications which may include final payment.

Schedule Management

· Oversees construction progress and review contractor schedules.

· Updates client regularly on project progress and any issues.

· Leads weekly progress meetings. 

· Presents critical issues with analysis and recommendation for client decision.

· Reviews project status and issues with Cotter management.

· Works with governmental agencies to aid project progress.

Quality Management

· Ensures project conforms to plans, specifications, and applicable standards.

· Actively manages the construction process with a focus on quality. Ensures selection of materials and products in specification conform to quality requirements and applicable standards set forth by owner.

· Performs thorough design reviews to ensure construction details are quality-focused and drawings are coordinated.

· Performs field inspections during construction process to ensure design intent and specifications are being met. Develops and manages completion of corrective action items.

· Monitors contractor’s adherence to safety plans.

· Directs and oversees the work of field staff.

Contract Administration

· Assists senior management in preparing contract agreements, including scope of work, deliverables, reimbursable expenses, insurance coverage, and legal/accounting requirements. 

· Prepares and maintains proper documentation of all project-related activities. 

· Manages project close-out internally and externally.

Client Relations and Business Development 

· Obtains feedback about our performance during project and resolves any issues identified. 

· Maintains relationship with client on an ongoing basis to enhance client satisfaction and increase potential for additional business.

· Pursues new opportunities with current clients. 

· Stays in periodic contact with past clients to identify opportunities. 

· Assists with development and preparation of qualifications, proposals, and presentations. 

May meet and present to prospective clients.  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

· Professional Engineer’s (PE) License

· Typically requires 10 years related experience

· Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and word processing, spreadsheet, and email software

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

Flexibility and Adaptability 

· Recovers from disappointments and setbacks.

· Works effectively with unstructured teams, situations, or environments.

· Helps others adapt to changing environments and accept new situations.

Learning Oriented

· Demonstrates grasp of new information and its implications.

· Seeks out and relies on others in areas of own limitations.

· Applies feedback and changes behavior accordingly.

Oral Communications

· Speaks well without preparation.

· Adapts language, tone, structure, and level of detail to the needs of others.

· Maintains a dialogue in difficult situations.

Teamwork

· Promotes focus on team accomplishments, sharing credit.

· Monitors individual and team morale; intervenes appropriately.

· Evaluates individual and team effectiveness; recommends or makes improvements.

Problem Solving

· Identifies problems, disagreements, or conflicts in early stages.

· Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

· Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. 

· Is adept at looking at old problems in new ways.

Written Communication

· Produces written materials in business- and industry-specific technical language.

· Adapts writing -- language, form, style, tone -- to different audiences.

· Reviews the written materials of others and provides feedback and coaching. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job duties in an office setting require the following: 

· Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the office;

· The ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

· Good hand-eye coordination; the ability to reach with hands and arms; and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp;

· Close visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment, prepare and review data and figures, and view a computer monitor;

· The ability to talk and hear;

· The ability to handle temperature changes consistent with inside environmental conditions; and

· Mental abilities including remembering, reasoning, concentrating to remain on task, reading, problem solving, managing concurrent tasks, and the ability to understand and follow directions.

Field duties require the following:

· Normal color vision; 

· The ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms;

· The ability to move across uneven surfaces and the ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on uneven or slippery surfaces; 

· The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch; 

· The ability to stand for sustained periods of time;

· The ability to work in confined spaces and narrow passageways; 

· The ability to work in high places; and

· The ability to handle outside environmental conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, loud noise levels, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and oils.