Construction Engineer
Des Moines, IA - USA
Job Summary
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at Construction Engineer role provides the opportunity to serve as the primary face of Foth for one of our largest infrastructure clients in a fastpaced aviation civil environment. Based in our Des Moines IA office youll support and execute construction efforts across multiple active projects while partnering closely with a client who values Foth for our responsiveness collaboration and ability to deliver when it matters most. Responsiveness and proactive communication are critical to success in this highly visible role. As a midsize engineering firm Foth offers the opportunity for increased visibility meaningful ownership of work and clear paths for professional growth and development within a highly collaborative team environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform construction administration observation and leadership activities including coordination of construction activities between our design team our construction observers the contractors and the client.
- Support construction observers with resolution of construction technical issues.
- Manage and coordinate construction schedules with airport operations.
- Engage in planning and design activities during low construction activity periods.
- Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with project engineers and contractors
- Conduct project constructability reviews to support planning and bidding elements of the project
- Oversee regulatory compliance with the FAA and other regulatory entities.
- Organize and conduct weekly project progress meetings with the PM client and contractors
- Ensure adherence to project specifications
- Ability to work limited nights and weekends to support client requests/projects
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Construction Management or related field or equivalent technical experience
- Minimum 5 years of construction management/administration experience in aviation or municipal infrastructure construction
- Previous software experience with ProCore Appia Submittal Exchange or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7 years of construction management and administrative experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer
About Company
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