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Assistant Superintendent
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Assistant Superintendent provides project management and oversight to a project site to ensure construction projects are completed to company specifications. Ensures that complete, accurate, and up to date records are maintained. Oversees the daily operations of the assigned project site.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Supervision and scheduling of job activities
  - Scheduling of multiple shifts during the week and weekends
  - Extensive project planning, coordination, and scheduling of subcontractors
  - Prepare daily worksite reports
  - Resolve union disputes
  - Material take-off
  - Enforce site safety at all times
  - Oversee daily field operations, coordinate purchases
  - Gives direction to employees in all areas of project assigned
  - Makes high level risk decisions in a timely and professional manner
  - Maintaining a presence on the construction site
Ancillary Equipment Engineer
- Position Summary/Objective
  Managing the acquisition, installation and operation of the ancillary equipment required to support activities during the project Analysis and study of the capabilities of the equipment required.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Analysis and study of the capabilities of the equipment required
  - Acquisition of the equipment required following the procurement process already implemented by the project.
  - Development and implementation of the inspection and refurbishment/recondition plan for used equipment acquired.
  - Development of the assembly/installation plan
  - Development and implementation of a Commissioning plan for each system installed/assembled.
  - Development and implementation of a preventive maintenance plan for each system.
  - Knowledge of the follow ancillary equipment:
    - Conveyor Belt System
    - Backfilling Plant
    - Bentonite Plant
    - Polymer pump station
    - Industrial Water System:
      - Pump station
      - Industrial Tank
      - Chiller
      - Dewatering system
      - Plumbing
    - Tunnel Ventilation System
    - Air Compressed System
    - Shaft Gantry Crane
    - Water Treatment Plant
    - Multiservice Tunnel Vehicles
  - Mechanical utilities
CAD Technician
- Position Summary/Objective
  The CAD Technician prepares topographical maps used in major construction or civil engineering projects; such as highways, bridges, and flood-control projects. He/she supports our survey department in designing and drafting grading plans, water/sewer utility plans, roadway profiles and cross sections, and general civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Supports surveyors by preparing routine layouts, detail drawings, and diagrams for heavy civil highway/bridge construction projects
  - Creates computer-generated drawings to include as-built and construction drawings
  - Uses computer design/drafting (CAD) equipment and software to design/draft plans
  - Prepares 3D models (DTM)
  - Produces plans and technical drawings using the Microstation and Terra Model software
  - Verifies accuracy of drawings
  - Draws finished designs from sketches or verbal instruction from estimators/engineers
  - Understands the application of drafting methods, standards, and procedures
  - Updates drafting and engineering standards as required
  - Responsible for maintaining and organizing plan drawings
Civil Superintendent
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Civil Superintendent will provide project management and oversight to assure the project is completed to specifications. Assure that complete records are maintained, accurate, and up to date. Oversee the daily field operations of assigned project site.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Directly supervises employees
  - Manage the coordination of all the site equipment, labor, and materials as well as program in time deliveries of material with Office Engineer
  - Constant contact with the PM to ensure schedule, cost, and production is met and to anticipate management required with other third parties
  - Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
  - Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
  - Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
  - Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
  - Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
  - Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations
  - Cost control, minimize unexpected costs and non-commodities in quality
  - Attend coordination and production meetings with the PM to develop activities and amend possible problems related to structures.
Civil Superintendent Night Shift
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Civil Superintendent will provide project management and oversight to assure the project is completed to specifications. Assure that complete records are maintained, accurate, and up to date. Oversee the daily field operations of assigned project site.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Directly supervises employees
  - Manage the coordination of all the site equipment, labor, and materials as well as program in time deliveries of material with Office Engineer
  - Constant contact with the PM to ensure schedule, cost, and production is met and to anticipate management required with other third parties
  - Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
  - Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
  - Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
  - Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
  - Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
  - Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations
  - Cost control, minimize unexpected costs and non-commodities in quality
  - Attend coordination and production meetings with the PM to develop activities and amend possible problems related to structures.
  - Attend coordination and production meetings with the PM to develop activities and amend possible problems related to structures.
Concrete Support Foreman
- Position Summary/Objective
  Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of concrete laborers. In addition, the Concrete Support Foreman provides leadership and is responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, and assisting in cost control; ensuring the consistent and fair application of policies and procedures.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Safety
    - Must champion and provide leadership, which results in a safe work culture. Is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crews under his/her direction.
    - Knows, understands, and communicates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety
    - Ensures timely responses, actions, and corrections to any safety issue
  - Leadership and Supervision
    - Coordinates crews and is accountable for the efficient organization of crews
    - Assesses competency and capability of employees on the project, and evaluates the capabilities of the crew members
    - Facilitates training and coaching to ensure a high standard of excellence
    - Recognizes and addresses issue/problems that may arise among crew members and provides effective resolutions
    - Understands and consistently applies policies and procedures
    - Is involved and supportive of any day to day disciplinary decisions
  - Planning and Scheduling
    - Accountable for following project plans and schedules, ensuring that crews perform activities to meet production goals
    - Identifies needs and deficiencies in the schedule and communicates these to the appropriate individuals
    - Translates general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for each crew
    - Reviews and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules
    - Identifies, verifies, and reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate individuals
  - Administration
    - Accountable for the preparation of reports
    - Approves material requisitions
    - Accurately, and in a timely manner, reports time worked for crew members
    - Recommends employment actions such as hiring, promotions, and corrective action
Construction Manager
- Position Summary/Objective
  Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering and scheduling activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Candidates must be used to large projects and able to oversee all field activities. Coordinates daily/weekly meeting with all the area superintendents and project engineer to develop means and methods, schedule contracting needs and long lead deliveries. Develops cost control closely with the Project Engineer to keep cost within budget.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Coordinate with professional staff responsible for project construction.
  - Manage all field operations and work sequence in conjunction with the Project Manager
  - Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
  - Assist subordinate supervisors in maintaining production on budget and schedule
  - Review project estimate or plan to determine schedule, estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
  - Understand project documents ie: completeness or inadequacies.
  - Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production
  - Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, work closely with Human Resources in recruitment efforts as necessary
  - Oversees coordination with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
  - Review status and modify schedules or plans as required and prepares project reports for management, owners, and subcontractors
  - Follow-up on directives to be continuously on the alert for situations that are not progressing productively and for opportunities to improve project performance
  - Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
  - Work closely with Company employees, project supervisors, owners, external teams and support people to get commitments regarding PM's managerial and supervisory requests
  - Provide positive safety leadership to the project
  - Review field operation and ensure that the project provides a safe workplace
  - Coordinate the preparation and updating of the formal project construction schedule as required by the contract documents
  - Coordinate resource use with project superintendent; for example, craft assignment, crew sizes and project layout for offices, traffic flow, and material storage
  - Responsible for claims documentation
  - Coordinate material purchases, assure that subcontractor agreements are prepared and change orders are accurate and issued to owners, subcontractors and suppliers
  - Develop, maintain business relationships and manage subcontractor, client/owner, engineers, JV partner(s) and unions if applicable
  - Maintain relationships with contracting and regulatory agencies & executive management
  - Participate in project presentations to elected officials, general public and other stake holders
  - Responsible for project closeout. Secure loose ends by finishing paperwork, obtaining retainages, supporting supervisors and expediting claims
  - Debriefing of project to review all positive and negative aspects after completion
  - Able to confidently negotiate any & all matters on behalf of the Company as they relate to cost, schedule & contract matters with Owner/Sub suppliers
  - Knowledge and understanding of prevailing wage rules
Construction Quality Control Manager
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Construction Quality Control Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of Quality and Environmental Programs for the project and branch office.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Provide technical support to the jobsites in quality and environmental issues.
  - Participate in planning of construction operations to ensure work meets the requirements.
  - Prepare and execute internal quality audits for the different jobsites and branch offices.
  - Conduct follow-up meetings for the quality audits.
  - Support during the initial phase of a project to identify the contract requirements of the proposals.
  - Take active measures to prevent non-conformances/deficiencies from occurring in the projects.
  - Responsible for the quality and environmental requirements during the proposal stage.
  - Quality assurance of the proposals prepared in the branch office.
  - Prepare quality and environmental monthly reports compiling all the information from the jobsites.
  - Ensure quality documentation and required records for the projects and branch office are in place.
  - In coordination with the quality representatives of each project, assure that all materials, workmanship, and construction are in full compliance with the contract plans and specifications
Contract Specialist
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Contract Specialist will assist with ensuring that all contractual provisions related to the project are followed, monitored, and closed. They will provide administrative support to the Contract team. This position will work closely with the project management team, accounting, and other functions within the project.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Contract administration support for the project.
    - Assists with the coordination, preparation, and administration of the paperwork for negotiation, execution, and monitoring/compliance of contracts for the construction project.
    - Under direction of manager, drafts contract documents and change orders with all applicable forms and requirements.
    - Works closely with the project team to confirm overall project requirements are being achieved with respect to contract management.
    - Under direction from manager, monitors subcontractor performance through weekly progress meetings, and notifies manager of any issue with: compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, data reporting requirements, and other contractual deliverables and requirements.
    - Assist with forms such as Request for Sublet and Certificate for Federal Aid.
  - Administrative management of paperwork and dates
    - Collects subcontractor forms
    - Maintains original hard copy files onsite for all contracts for the project.
    - Drafts correspondence for assigned contracts.
    - Edits and proofreads contracts
    - Scans documents
  - Works closely with the Accounting Department
    - Verifies change of payment terms
    - Coordinate approval process, obtaining signatures, scan to database
  - Works closely with bid team
    - Under direction from manager, gather documentation for bids and submit to other employees for review and approval
    - Develops bid documentation and comparative matrices
Design & Engineering Coordinator
- Position Summary/Objective
  Plans, develops and organizes the design efforts for the projects. Provide administrative and technical support and direction of design.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Research, plan, design, and administer engineering design project applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes and building materials.
  - Function as the primary contact coordinating the resolution of problems, reviewing progress, recommending alternatives and advising on project objectives.
  - Develop or evaluate plans/criteria or special analyses required in support of the design effort. Provide consulting expertise within an area of specialization.
  - Capture all site feedback on deliverables and provide results back to client's off-site engineers
  - Efficiently completing various engineering projects maintaining primary focus on high quality and safety
  - Assisting the project manager with the planning, organization and management of the day to day project operations.
  - Oversee the maintenance of the Project Contacts, track subcontractor & supplier paperwork, subcontractor and suppliers contact information, owners representatives contact information and any other contact information pertinent to the project.
  - Attend job site meetings, if necessary, and take meeting minutes.
  - Oversee the project close out process. Obtain the required documents from subcontractors/suppliers. Prepare and submit close out documents as required in contract specs.
  - Prepare shop drawings, coordination drawings, or proposal drawings using AutoCAD.
  - Assist in preparation of as-built drawings using Adobe PDF and/or BlueBeam.
  - Prepare general correspondence when necessary.
  - Act as secondary support to answering phones in a professional and timely manner and take accurate messages when needed.
  - Assist with reception desk activities in the event the receptionist is busy or out of the office.
  - Be aware of meetings/appointments on calendars and remind if necessary.
  - Persistent follow up on all items requested from subcontractors/suppliers in order for the project to progress as scheduled.
Electrical Foreman
- Position Summary/Objective
  Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of electrical laborers. In addition, the Electrical Foreman provides leadership and is responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising and assisting in cost control; ensuring the consistent and fair application of policies and procedures.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Safety
    - Must champion and provide leadership, which results in a safe work culture. Is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crews under his/her direction.
    - Knows, understands, and communicates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety
    - Ensures timely responses, actions, and corrections to any safety issue
  - Leadership and Supervision
    - Coordinates crews and is accountable for the efficient organization of crews
    - Assesses competency and capability of employees on the project, and evaluates the capabilities of the crew members
    - Facilitates training and coaching to ensure a high standard of excellence
    - Recognizes and addresses issue/problems that may arise among crew members and provides effective resolutions
    - Understands and consistently applies the policies and procedures
    - Is involved and supportive of any day to day disciplinary decisions
  - Planning and Scheduling
    - Accountable for following project plans and schedules, ensuring that crews perform activities to meet production goals
    - Identifies needs and deficiencies in the schedule and communicates these to the appropriate individuals
    - Translates general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for each crew
    - Reviews and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules
    - Identifies, verifies, and reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate individuals
  - Administration
    - Accountable for the preparation of reports
    - Approves material requisitions
    - Accurately, and in a timely manner, reports time worked for crew members
    - Recommends employment actions such as hiring, promotions, and corrective action
Electrician
- Position Summary/Objective
  n/a
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  - Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  - Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  - Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
  - Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Equipment Engineer
- Position Summary/Objective
  This role will perform a variety of equipment engineering duties by applying engineering techniques and analyses. The Equipment Engineer will perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and organizing equipment. They may also be assigned to mentor junior engineers.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Initiate, coordinate, and design projects and calculations
  - Responsible for final design projects
  - Mentor junior level engineers
  - Sketch and develop concept drawings
  - Review calculations for accuracy
  - Interface with Project Managers and coordinate drawings with the field
Equipment Engineer Apprentice
- Position Summary/Objective
  Entry-level Mechanical Engineer to perform a variety of engineering duties by applying basic engineering techniques and analyses, related to equipment. The position oversees construction equipment on the jobsite, creates proposals for new equipment, handle maintenance and cost control of the existing one and assist production team as necessary. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations is required
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Field oriented position with possibility of working shifts, to perform QC over the maintenance operations, and performance of the equipment on site.
  - In addition, preparation of detailed purchase requisitions for material purchase, services, and subcontracts.
  - Preparation of request for proposals, estimates, design, work plans, AHAs/JHAs, submittals, and other technical documents.
  - Arranges for purchase of supplies, tools, and machinery and manages the tracking and maintenance of equipment on site.
  - Responsible for equipment projections, equipment list, and cash flow.
  - Confers with department heads to arrange for equipment to be released from service for inspection, service, or repair.
  - Consults with operating/servicing division officials on equipment replacement needs.
  - Establish and maintain relationships with clients in order to define their needs, explain technical information, concepts or study results.
  - Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach.
Excavation Foreman
- Position Summary/Objective
  Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of excavation employees. In addition, the Excavation Foreman provides leadership and is responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, and assisting in cost control; ensuring the consistent and fair application of policies and procedures.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crews under his/her direction
  - Understands and communicates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety, while identifying the needs for crew safety training
  - Oversees and coordinates the activities of field employees
  - Assesses competency and capability of employees on the project, and evaluates the capabilities of the crew members
  - Recognizes and addresses issue/problems that may arise among crew members and provides effective resolutions
    - Accountable for following project plans and schedules, ensuring that crews perform activities to meet production goals
    - Identifies needs and deficiencies in the schedule and communicates these to the appropriate persons
    - Translates general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for each crew
    - Reviews and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules
    - Identifies, verifies, and reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate persons
    - Accountable for the preparation of reports
    - Approving material requisitions
  - Maintains employee time reporting
Excavation Superintendent
- Position Summary/Objective
  Manages field operations for excavations.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Directly supervises employees
  - Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
  - Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
  - Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
  - Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
  - Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
  - Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
  Required Qualifications
  - Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  - Certificate in construction
  - Minimum of five years experience in similar position
  - Roadway construction experience
  - Excavation experience
  - Equipment management experience
  - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
  - Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  - Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
  - Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Field Engineer
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Field Engineer will be responsible for supporting department Manager in field operations.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Reviews and tracks design packages’ status, generates, and follows up with the request for information (RFIs) or field change requests
  - Attends pre-shift meetings and weekly MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) meetings
  - Inspects field work to verify monthly payment request from subcontractors
  - Coordinates and verifies concrete waste
  - Responsible for 3-week-look-ahead schedule provided by subcontractor
  - Generates weekly or monthly reports related to the progress of the project
  - Generates permit modifications or close current permits and tracks its status
  - Responsible for ticket collection (concrete - asphalt - dirt)
  - Responsible for compiling daily reports
  - Assists in the preparation of detailed requisitions for material purchase, services, and subcontracts.
  - Assists in the preparation and issuance of specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
  - Establish and maintain relationships with clients in order to define their needs, explain technical information, concepts or study results.
  - Verify and complete request for proposals, estimates and other technical documents.
  Required Qualifications
  - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering (or related field)
  - 2+ years of related work experience
  - Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is also required.
  - Knowledge and experience with Scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Project), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  - Requires basic engineering knowledge in civil, or a related field.
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach.
Field Engineer Night Shift
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Field Engineer will be responsible for supporting department Manager in field operations.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Reviews and tracks design packages’ status, generates, and follows up with the request for information (RFIs) or field change requests
  - Attends pre-shift meetings and weekly MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) meetings
  - Inspects field work to verify monthly payment request from subcontractors
  - Coordinates and verifies concrete waste
  - Responsible for 3-week-look-ahead schedule provided by subcontractor
  - Generates weekly or monthly reports related to the progress of the project
  - Generates permit modifications or close current permits and tracks its status
  - Responsible for ticket collection (concrete – asphalt – dirt)
  - Responsible for compiling daily reports
  - Assists in the preparation of detailed requisitions for material purchase, services, and subcontracts.
  - Assists in the preparation and issuance of specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
  - Establish and maintain relationships with clients in order to define their needs, explain technical information, concepts or study results.
  - Verify and complete request for proposals, estimates and other technical documents.
  Required Qualifications
  - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering (or related field)
  - 2+ years of related work experience
  - Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is also required.
  - Knowledge and experience with Scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Project), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  - Requires basic engineering knowledge in civil, or a related field.
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach.
General Roadway Engineering Manager
- Position Summary/Objective
  n/a
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Managing construction operations for project roadway construction
  - Coordinating activities of first tier subcontractors and their second tier specialty subcontractors
  - Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety, quality control, and administrative procedures
  - Coordinate segment activities with Dragados support groups (safety, quality control, survey, structures, MOT, and cost control)
  - Assist in the maintenance of records for the reservation of Dragados contractual position with respect to disputes and claims
  - Assist in the evaluation of subcontractor's claims for additional time and compensation and assist in the negotiation of subcontractor change orders.
  - Ensure proper oversight and deployment of Dragados project personnel and equipment
  Required Qualifications
  - Ten (10) - fifteen (15) years of experience in management of construction of major infrastructure projects (100 million + road and bridges)
  - Experience in large urban projects with heavy traffic
  - Project experience with projects up to 200M minimum
  - Extensive experience with MOT coordination
  - Degree in civil engineering or construction management
  Preferred Qualifications
  - Competent with Microsoft office suite and knowledge of Primavera preferred
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  n/a
Heavy & Small Equipment Engineer
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Heavy & Small Equipment Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the operations of all equipment for effective maintenance and repair programs, equipment safety programs, and equipment use on company job sites. The Heavy & Small Equipment Engineer acts as a technical advisor on all equipment issues and assists the management team with equipment budgets and potential equipment purchases.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Engineer detailed, often complex, technical instructions for new and existing technologies; specify and order equipment/cables/hardware.
  - Coordinate/project manage project specific installation designs and physical installations.
  - Interface with Operations and other Implementation organizations to obtain critical pre-engineering information, site specific data as well as redlines and other end of job information.
  - Develop an in depth technical understanding of our new and existing equipment and processes
  - Prepare detailed startup plans for assigned commissioning activities, integrate all discipline activities into these plans.
  - Development and standardization of existing engineering/maintenance procedures and transfer best practices.
  - Proactively seek improvement opportunities in line with best engineering practices and drive continuous improvement at all levels.
  - Assist with the development and implementation of factory and site acceptance procedures.
  - Outline and specify critical spare parts and calibration equipment for both commissioning and equipment maintenance.
  - Collaborate closely with other team members to ensure delivery of complete and fully coordinated solutions.
  - Become the in-house expert on the production and facilities equipment and take on a supporting role for the equipment technicians.
  Required Qualifications
  - Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited four-year college or university
  - At least five (5) of related experience; highway construction and management experienced required
  - Knowledge and experience of federal, state, and local regulations
  - Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  - Proficiency with HeavyJob and HeavyBid is preferred
  - Ability to effectively make well-informed and sound decisions
  - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Goal oriented - ability to set goals and achieve them
  - Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize, and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach
Marine Construction Manager
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Marine Construction Manager provides leadership and focuses on marine construction for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: hiring (assessing manpower levels; interviewing), planning/scheduling, coordinating and overseeing the activities of subcontractors, subordinate supervisors as well as workers (i.e. pile drivers, and operators) to ensure that goals and/or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget. S/he will manage effective business relationships (i.e. Company employees; contracting and regulatory agencies, sub-contractors onsite) as well as carry out all duties per company values/policies and applicable laws. Must be able to understand project documents, manage design development, manage material purchases, demonstrate positive safety leadership to the project and manage all field operations.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Manage all operations and work sequence for assigned area of responsibility.
  - Establish work plan and staffing requirements, working closely with Human Resources in recruitment efforts and employee relations issues as necessary.
  - Interview (assessing knowledge, skills, and experience of workers), hire candidates qualified to perform marine construction duties, train employees and determine allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
  - Coordinate resource use with project superintendent (i.e. craft assignment, crew sizes, project layout for offices, traffic flow, material storage).
  - Plan and coordinate with project staff to assign work duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority;
  - Direct, coordinate and follow-up on activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
  - Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production.
  - Supervise superintendents assigned to marine construction and provide liaison between field engineering, design, and crafts to ensure compliance of construction with drawings and specifications.
  - Review status and modify schedules or plans as required, taking into consideration environmental, weather and marine conditions. Prepares project reports for management, owners, and subcontractors as needed.
  - Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
  - Resolve construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
  - Appraise performance; perform disciplinary actions; address complaints and resolve problems.
  - Review field operations and ensure that the project provides a safe workplace.
  - Promote and enforce compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
  - Coordinate material purchases, assure that subcontractor agreements are prepared and change orders are accurate and issued to owners, subcontractors and suppliers.
  - Coordinate the preparation and updating of the formal project construction schedule as required by the contract documents.
  - Develop and maintain professional business relationships (i.e. contracting and regulatory agencies, executive management, subcontractors, etc.).
  - Coordinate subcontractors onsite. Manage subcontractor, owner and public relations.
  - Responsible for claims documentation and project presentations.
  - Responsible for project closeout (i.e. finishing paperwork; obtaining retainages, supporting supervisors; expediting claims; debriefing of project to review all positive and negative aspects after completion).
  - Able to confidently negotiate any and all matters on behalf of the Company as they relate to cost, schedule and contract matters with Owner/Sub suppliers.
  - Knowledge and understanding of prevailing wage rules.
  - Professionally carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's values and corporate policies as well as applicable laws.
  - Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
  Required Qualifications
  - A minimum of 15 years of experience in marine construction, with specific experience on large marine or civil projects, such as: marine concrete foundations, major concrete precast structures (ports), wharves, piers, docks, marinas, bridges, etc.;
  - A minimum of 10+ years of supervisory experience of marine construction;
  - Prior experience with commercial diver working on complex civil construction projects is valued;
  - Superior knowledge of scheduling, costs, and safety;
  - Ability to read blueprints, schemas and drawings;
  - Excellent technical, planning and organization skills;
  - Effective communication and interpersonal skills; and
  - Experience within multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  n/a
Marine Superintendent
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Marine Superintendent will provide project management and oversight to assure marine works are completed to specifications. Assure that complete records are maintained, accurate, and up to date. Oversee the marine operations of assigned project site.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Directly supervises employees
  - Manage the coordination of all marine site equipment, labor, and materials as well as program in time deliveries of material
  - Constant contact with the PM to ensure schedule, cost, and production is met and to anticipate management required with other third parties
  - Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
  - Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
  - Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
  - Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
  - Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
  - Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations
  - Cost control, minimize unexpected costs and non-commodities in quality
  - Attend coordination and production meetings with the PM to develop activities and amend possible problems related to structures.
  Required Qualifications
  - High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  - Certificate in construction
  - Minimum of 10 years experience in heavy roadways of similar or bigger scope of work
  - Structures and bridges construction experience
  - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
  - Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  - Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
  - Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Excellent written and spoken communication skills
North and South Marine Trestle Manager
- Position Summary/Objective
  This role will be responsible for the overall project management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project in accordance with client requirements, organizational policies/procedures, contract specifications, and time and cost specifications. This role will demonstrate a complete understanding of the business operation.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Establish and implement project plans
  - Manage project budgets and resources
  - Enforce project standards
  - Forecast revenue and profitability
  - Manage all quality assurance and change control processes
  - Enforce site safety at all times
  - Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency
  - Develop and maintain business relationships with Joint Venture Partners, Owners, Business Manager, Architect/Engineers and subcontractors
  - Attend, manage, and write meeting minutes of the Joint Venture Executive Meetings
  - Provide organization, directions, and training of subordinate project team members
  - Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, Owner Contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents
  - Performs other related duties as required and assigned
  - Work both on the project site and project site offices
  Required Qualifications
  - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
  - 15 years of experience in project management within a construction or engineering firm
  - Local knowledge and experience.
  - Knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  - Knowledge with Primavera P6 Scheduling Software is a plus
  - Communication - excellent oral presentation and written skills
  - Interpersonal - able to work well and persuade people at all organization levels
  - Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach
  - Up to 25% of travel is required
  - The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk in both the office space and the project site ground
  - Professional Engineer License preferred
  - This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Business Acumen
  - Communication
  - Ethical Practice / Integrity
  - Initiative
  - Leadership & Navigation
  - Organizational Skills
  - Relationship Management
  - Teamwork
Pile Driving Foreman
- Position Summary/Objective
  The Foreman will work under the supervision of their superintendent. This position will manage crews and equipment to maintain safety and the project schedule.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Build and place templates for pile locations
  - Stand pile and drive pile in tolerance of spec in the proper location
  - Inspect equipment and rigging on a daily basis
  - Conduct tool box talks and maintain a safe atmosphere
  - Coach crews in means and methods
  - Keep site clean and organized
  - Control quantities and tools needed for work in the future
  Required Qualifications
  - High school diploma
  - 3-5 years experience in Heavy Civil Projects
  - Previous experience leading crews
  - Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manor (verbal and written)
  - Understanding of the pile driving process and heavy equipment
  Preferred Qualifications
  - Experience in carpentry and surveying a plus
  - Experience operating similar equipment a plus
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  n/a
Procurement Manager
- Position Summary/Objective
  This position will report to the Procurement Director, and will be the specialist for all Construction Material and Sub Contract procurement.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Management of the project procurement plan in accordance with approved corporate and or project policies, procedures, plans, strategy and budgets.
  - Communicate with bidders and suppliers or subcontractors on all procurement related matters.
  - Oversee the preparation of the bid inquiry documents, bid tabulations and selection recommendations.
  - Lead contract negotiations and preparation, including issuing approval of contract documents, subcontracts and purchase orders.
  - Oversee Coordination of expediting, logistics and traffic with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment and materials delivered to site.
  - Research new materials for design and cost savings
  - Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
  - Maintain existing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, and establish new relationships to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
  - Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
  - Interface with project segment managers and contract administrators, buyers, expeditors, inspectors, materials controllers, transportation and logistics and other parties as required.
  - Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  Required Qualifications
  - High school or GED from an accredited institution.
  - Minimum 10 years’ procurement experience within a heavy civil construction environment.
  - Minimum 3 years’ field or project-based procurement experience in the construction industry.
  - SmartBid software experience.
  - Strong contract management experience essential
  Preferred Qualifications
  - Bachelor's degree preferred.
  - Local Virginia experience highly preferred.
  - Post-secondary education or work experience in a related field.
  - Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word and Excel.
  - Knowledge of procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions is required.
  - Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements.
  - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  - Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
  - Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  - Must demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  n/a
Project Engineer
- Position Summary/Objective
  This role will be responsible for providing technical support to the construction operations on the project. Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering and scheduling activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors; typically works on medium scale projects.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Manage professional staff responsible for design and project construction
  - Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
  - Assist subordinate supervisors in maintaining production on budget and schedule
  - Review project estimate or plan to determine schedule, estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
  - Understand project documents ie: completeness or inadequacies.
  - Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production
  - Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, work closely with Human Resources in recruitment efforts as necessary
  - Oversees coordination with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
  - Review status and modify schedules or plans as required and prepares project reports for management, owners, and subcontractors
  - Follow-up on directives to be continuously on the alert for situations that are not progressing productively and for opportunities to improve project performance
  - Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
  - Work closely with Company employees, project supervisors, owners, external teams and support people to get commitments regarding PM's managerial and supervisory requests
  - Provide positive safety leadership to the project
  - Review field operation and ensure that the project provides a safe workplace
  - Coordinate the preparation and updating of the formal project construction schedule as required by the contract documents
  - Coordinate resource use with project superintendent; for example, craft assignment, crew sizes, and project layout for offices, traffic flow, and material storage
  - Responsible for claims management and documentation
  - Coordinate material purchases, assure that subcontractor agreements are prepared and change orders are accurate and issued to owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
  - Develop, maintain business relationships and manage subcontractor, client/owner, engineers, JV partner(s), and unions if applicable
  - Maintain relationships with contracting agencies, executive management
  - Participate in project presentations to elected officials, general public, and other stake holders
  - Responsible for project closeout. Secure loose ends by finishing paperwork, obtaining retainages, supporting supervisors, and expediting claims
  - Debriefing of project to review all positive and negative aspects after completion
  - Able to confidently negotiate any & all matters on behalf of the JV as they relate to cost, schedule, & contract matters with Owner/Sub suppliers
  - Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules
  Required Qualifications
  - Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
  - Five (5) to ten (10) years of related experience; construction and management experienced required
  - Federal, state and local knowledge and experience
  - Knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  - Interpersonal - able to work well and persuade people at all organization levels
  - Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach.
  Preferred Qualifications
  - Professional Engineer License preferred
  - Knowledge with Primavera P6 Scheduling Software is a plus
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Communication - excellent oral presentation and written skills
  - Goal oriented - able to set goals and achieve them
  - Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects.
Rigger Foreman
- Position Summary/Objective
  Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of riggers. In addition, the rigger foreman provides leadership and is responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising and assisting in cost control; ensuring the consistent and fair application of all policies and procedures.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Safety
    - Must champion and provide leadership, which results in a safe work culture. Is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crews under his/her direction.
    - Knows, understands, and communicates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety
    - Ensures timely responses, actions, and corrections to any safety issue
  - Leadership and Supervision
    - Coordinates crews and is accountable for the efficient organization of crews
    - Assesses competency and capability of employees on the project, and evaluates the capabilities of the crew members
    - Facilitates training and coaching to ensure a high standard of excellence
    - Recognizes and addresses issue/problems that may arise among crew members and provides effective resolutions
    - Understands and consistently applies the policies and procedures
    - Is involved and supportive of any day to day disciplinary decisions and those additional discipline actions deemed appropriate
  - Planning and Scheduling
    - Accountable for following project plans and schedules, ensuring that crews perform activities to meet production goals
    - Identifies needs and deficiencies in the schedule and communicates these to the appropriate individuals
    - Translates general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for each crew
    - Reviews and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules
    - Identifies, verifies, and reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate individuals
  - Administration
    - Accountable for the preparation of reports
    - Approves material requisitions
    - Accurately, and in a timely manner, reports time worked for crew members
    - Recommends employment actions such as hiring, promotions, and corrective action
Scheduler
- Position Summary/Objective
  Responsible for creating project schedules from drawings. Assist Project Managers with the planning, monitoring and general administration of the work, including major design/build, P3, and other heavy construction management projects.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Develop and update CPM Schedules.
  - Perform schedule reviews.
  - Develop time impact analysis.
  - Monitor and document construction progress.
  - Identify, track and assist in resolution of construction issues/conflicts.
  - Monitor, review and report on the status of construction contract schedules.
  Required Qualifications
  - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  - Heavy field interface experience
  - 5+yrs experience in Civil Construction
  - Experience working with public owners and government agencies such as VDEQ and VDOT
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Proficient with Primavera
  - Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
  - Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  - Ability to conduct meetings and present topics to a group
  - Highly organized and able to work independently
Superintendent
- Position Summary/Objective
  Superintendent to manage equipment and subcontractors.
  
  Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  - Directly supervises employees in the Civil Construction Department
  - Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
  - Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
  - Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
  - Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
  - Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
  - Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations
  - Cost control
  - Attend coordination and production meetings with the PM to develop activities and amend possible problems related to structures.
  Required Qualifications
  - High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  - Certificate in construction
  - Minimum of 3 years experience in similar role
  - 15+ construction experience
  - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
  - Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  - Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
  - Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
  Preferred Qualifications
  n/a
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Competencies
  - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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