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Vali Cooper International · 3 months ago

Civil Engineer/Construction Manager

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Vali Cooper International is seeking an onsite full-time Civil Engineer / Construction Manager at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. This role ensures quality, safety, and compliance across every phase of construction, from site inspections to final close-out activities while working closely with the VA's engineering and contracting personnel.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Responsibilities

Serves as an owner’s representative for the VA at this cemetery expansion project for the National Cemetery Administration

Works with the VA’s engineering and contracting personnel to ensure the project stays on track in terms of quality, schedule and budget

Conducts daily inspections of site work and building construction activities

Documents discrepancies, code violations, improper materials or techniques in the application of materials, and substandard or poor-quality workmanship

Submits daily reports to document observations, discrepancies, issues, work completed, and work in progress

Monitors construction schedules for ongoing daily construction activities, maintains records of all construction-related matters

Identifies cause of any progress delays and recommends appropriate corrective measures and assisting in the documentation of construction contract changes

Attends/conducts weekly project meetings to monitor project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues. Preparing meeting agenda and minutes

Prepares cost estimates for any potential contract change orders

Reviews contractor's submittals and RFIs, testing/inspections reports, and daily logs

Performs safety Inspections to ensure compliance with contractor’s Health and Safety Plan

Qualification

Civil Engineering degreeConstruction Management experienceProfessional Engineering licenseOSHA 30 certificationDesign experienceMicrosoft Suite proficiencyFluent in EnglishOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in both design and construction

Be able to pass a background check

Eligible to work in the US

Have a valid driver's license

Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Must be familiar with and able to use the Microsoft Suite of Services, including; Teams, Word, Outlook, and basic Excel skills

Deliver contract requirements in a timely manner

Work hours will be 8 hours as requested by the client generally between 7AM and 5PM, Monday through Friday. Occasionally, night, holiday and weekend work may be required

Must be able to work in all weather conditions, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, walk long distances, stand for long periods, lift construction materials to access inspections, climb ladders and scaffolding, navigate typical civil construction site obstacles, and drive site provided UTVs