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Dewberry · 3 weeks ago

Senior Rail Construction Engineer

US-VA-Gainesville

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with more than 60 locations nationwide. They are currently seeking a Senior Rail Construction Engineer to lead various construction projects in the Washington Metropolitan area, with responsibilities including project management, budget monitoring, and contractor coordination.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assigned project elements may involve rail stations, facilities, bridges, structures, roadways and other transportation and infrastructure facilities

Duties may include reading and understanding contract language making recommendations for partial and final contractor payments

Coordinating with the Construction Manager in organizing and assisting with managing a project team for execution of the assigned contract

Assisting the Construction manager in monitoring project budgets, supervising and managing personnel and making recommendations on project staffing

Analyzing and interpreting project plans and specifications to ensure project constructability, interpretation of unclear contract language

Performing work order time impact and claim analysis

Maintaining and report contractor’s daily production rates

Preparation of independent construction estimates and managing the contractor payment process

Candidate may be required to conduct meetings such as a pre-construction conference, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings and others

Reviews inspection data, material test results, resolves test discrepancies and construction issues impacting quality of construction

Qualification

Civil EngineeringRailway Systems KnowledgeConstruction ManagementProject Budget ManagementMS Office SuiteContract Management SoftwareConstruction Inspection CertificationsMulti-tasking AbilityCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar degree, specializing in construction/engineering management or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in the management of station, bridge, roadway, facilities and/or infrastructure construction project within a railway event

Ability to work with and grow in a team environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Proficient computer, smartphone, and tablet skills and use of software and databases to optimize information collection and automate data collection and reporting

Ability to learn new computer software and databases, i.e. Smartsheet, Box, TEAMs

Valid driver's license and qualified to drive company vehicle

Preferred

Moderate knowledge of rail stations, bridges, facility, roadway, structure, traffic engineering, utilities construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications and contracts, materials used and performance, environmental, legal and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities

Working knowledge of system/communication elements for railroads

Working knowledge of AREMA standards

Working knowledge of VDOT and/or MSHA Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual

Knowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment and contract management software

Ability to create, review and evaluate project/contractor schedules in accordance with the contract requirements

Ability to supervise and manage employee work groups

Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts

Ability to prepare clear technical, financial, administrative and explanatory correspondences

Ability to establish and work to project budgets

Ability to establish a detailed scope of work and identify and capture activities that occur outside of the defined scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Registered as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or similar Construction Manager Certifications preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Ability to obtain a registered Professional Engineer license (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia

VDOT/MSHA construction inspection experience including materials testing or construction inspection certifications also preferred