Flatiron Construction · 1 month ago
Design Engineer-Drainage
US-GA-Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expFlatiron Construction is an established company in the engineering sector, and they are seeking a Design Engineer specializing in drainage. The role involves leading the design process, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure optimized and cost-effective construction designs while managing risks and maintaining project controls.
Building MaterialReal EstateTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead design process during pursuit or post-award between design firm and internal pursuit or construction team to ensure the most optimized, efficient and cost effective construction design
Reviews and evaluates design drawings for alternative build pursuits to ensure feasible constructability, cost efficiency and design optimization
Engages Technical Services, construction management and estimating departments for additional technical and construction input to identify and mitigate construction risks
Provides technical insight at meetings to ensure unified understanding of the design drawings and budget implications associated with designer plans. Includes external designers, construction managers and support engineering teams in weekly taskforce planning meetings, as necessary
Works closely with external design firm, internal construction, estimating and engineering teams during project construction or pursuits to identify design risks and optimization opportunities. Recommends, tracks and documents contract change orders regarding the construction design to ensure accurate and compliant project controls
Submits design progress and cost reporting to project management team throughout the life of the project to guarantee united understanding of project and budget status. Provides input on material quantities and design strategies to lower project cost and mitigate risks
Ensures accurate, complete and timely submission of all design packages, and coordinates split packages, so construction schedule continues without delays. Design package responsibility includes tracking the permits and public information sessions required of the external design firm. Attends public information sessions, as needed
Attends and participates in technical reviews and design presentations with project Owner to ensure design comprehension and assist with change order approvals
Submits monthly project status reporting to design and operations leadership in a timely and accurate manner
Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan
Support published corporate policies
Perform additional assignments per management’s direction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
10+ years' experience in construction industry, design engineering, estimating or related experience required
Experience managing construction design teams and design firms
Experience working with alternative design pursuits (Design Build, P3, etc.) required
Experience managing drainage scope on a large project
Experience working with Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and Bluebeam required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and skill in technical writing for efficient and concise document control and presentations to all levels of the business
Strong knowledge of construction engineering principles and regulatory codes required
Preferred
Professional Engineering License (PE/Peng)
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company
Flatiron Construction
Flatiron Construction is a transportation and infrastructure contractor.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Todd Bennett
Chief Financial Officer
Bob French
Chief Operating Officer
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