Kearney & Company · 1 day ago
Part-Time General Engineer
Kearney & Company is seeking a part-time General Engineer to join our team! The General Engineer position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable construction terms and conditions for RESTORE grants.
Business DevelopmentConsulting
Responsibilities
Reviewing grant applications to ensure compliance with applicable construction terms and conditions for RESTORE grants
Ad-hoc activities as required
Qualification
Required
Engineering degree - Civil, Environmental, Construction Management or similar
Minimum 6 years experience in construction management, civil engineering and/or environmental engineering
Must have no conflict of interest with any RESTORE grantee
Expert knowledge of, and experience in, construction management, civil engineering and/or environmental engineering
Expert demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues related to compliance with environmental and other requirements for construction and/or environmental restoration projects
Expert demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate scope, schedule, and budget risks to construction and/or natural resource and restoration projects
Demonstrated expertise comparing onsite construction progress to approved plans and specifications and noting any discrepancies
Demonstrated expertise reviewing change orders and determining whether they are appropriate and allowable per the terms of the construction contract
Preferred
Licensed engineer in civil or environmental
Experience with land management restoration projects
Knowledge of grant programs to effectively translate new and existing policy and Federal grant directives related to construction and/or natural resource and restoration grants into policy, guidance, and procedures
Expert knowledge of construction materials and sources and understanding of supply chain issues
Strong demonstrated project management expertise and the ability to track, report on, and drive project progress from concept to execution to closeout
Knowledge of applicable federal laws and regulations pertaining to property standards, including real property, equipment, supplies and intangible property
Strong research skills, for example, the ability to conduct the market research required under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) provisions of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to determine the availability, cost, and suitability of domestic alternatives for proposed foreign-sourced iron, steel, manufactured goods, or construction materials, which may include consultations with other Federal agencies and/or industry associations and/or outreach to individual potential domestic suppliers
Ability to explain complex construction and environmental issues to individuals without a construction/ environmental background
Strong interpersonal and technical assistance skills
Experience with Federal grants
Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations (2 CFR 200) and applicable agency-specific requirements
Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies for grant programs
Demonstrated ability to develop and review grant applications, budgets, and supporting documentation
Strong service orientation, with an understanding and appreciation of the customer requirements
Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
Proficiency with grant management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Company
Kearney & Company
Established in 1985, Kearney & Company is the largest Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm in the country exclusively focused on the government.
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