Entry Level Construction Engineer/ Construction Management Staff

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is looking for a motivated individual with a Civil Engineering, Environmental Remediation, or Construction Management background to join our growing construction management practice in Providence, Rhode Island. GZA’s Construction Management practice is focused on providing comprehensive project management and oversight using a variety of project delivery systems. Our projects are primarily associated with environmental remediation and may include demolition and renovation of commercial/industrial facilities that contain regulated material. In addition to supporting construction/remediation on other GZA projects, our Construction Management practitioners are responsible for procuring qualified contractors/subcontractors, scheduling, estimating, reviewing technical submittals, responding to requests for information, understanding applicable regulations, executing health/safety procedures, and providing on-site management and oversight.

Personnel in GZA’s Construction Management discipline take on site supervisory/management/oversight positions and work directly with other GZA employees, other engineering firms, a variety of specialty contractors and subcontractors, and directly interface with the client.

Candidate Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or understand and comply with the Health and Safety procedures established for each project.


• Assist with pre-construction phase tasks such as reviewing and/or developing project-specific plans and specifications, developing budget estimates and schedules, and pre-qualifying and procuring subcontractors.


• Review, coordinate, and track budgets, submittals, and shop drawings.


• Understand construction operations and interface with engineers to develop solutions to design issues.


• Schedule and manage contractors and/or subcontractors to verify compliance with codes, standards, and the contract documents.


• Provide on-site construction management throughout the construction phase of projects. Communicate daily project status and progress.


• Obtain, review, and generate record documents as project needs dictate.


• Participate and/or lead weekly jobsite meetings.


• Prepare project closeout reports and deliverables.


• GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Remediation, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering.


• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills.


• Understand the roles of CM as Agent and CM at Risk.


• Thorough understanding of construction/remediation operations.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other project management applications Knowledge and use of Microsoft Project (alternatively experience with P6 acceptable).


• Integrity, tenacity, strong professional judgement, demonstrated ability to succeed, independent problem-solving skills, and the attitude to confidently complete the work to meet and/or exceed client expectations.


• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a vehicle.


• Willingness to travel, as needed.


• Having any of the following credentials is a plus: E.I.T., P.G., P.E., 10-hr OSHA Construction Safety, 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.


• Experience in similar role(s) is a plus:
  
  
  
  • Construction Manager overseeing heavy civil, environmental remediation, waterfront development/restoration, and limited vertical construction work; and/or
  
  
  • Engineer overseeing remediation construction projects including building related remediation work, decommissioning and demolition including hazardous material management, or below-ground remediation
  
  
  
  

The base salary for this position may range between $65,000 and $75,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

What You Will Be Getting:

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement)


• Flexible hybrid work environment


• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources


• Mentorship from experts in the industry


• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays and wellness time, medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of over 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments.  We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services.  With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and project location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: 

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.