Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in a construction-related field
Current Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred
Familiarity with web-based document management systems
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Responsibilities
Provide construction management and office engineering support for various projects including water, transportation, and environmental initiatives
Maintain communication between project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure project delivery meets safety, budget, and quality standards
Support strong client relationships throughout project phases
Coordinate constructability input during design and develop project schedules and estimates
Review and track contract documents and status reports related to project requirements
Oversee contractor compliance with project permits and specifications
Manage document control and prepare technical reports
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment
Engagement in diverse projects across multiple sectors
Supportive team culture
Flexible work location options in Northern California
Full Job Description
Who are we looking for?
Our Construction Management Group is growing! GHD is looking for a Construction Engineer with proven on time and budget delivery capabilities. You will provide GHD's construction phase support services to new and existing clients on multiple simultaneous projects with a construction value of up to $10M each. This position can be located in the following Northern California offices Redding, Concord, Oakland, Santa Rosa, CA.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Providing construction management and office engineering support for our water projects (i.e. pumping stations, pipelines, treatment facilities, etc.), transportation projects (roads, trails, traffic improvements), as well as coastal, environmental, energy projects throughout the region. In addition to supporting during construction phase, contributions will include involvement in the planning, permitting, design, and procurement.
Collaborate and support project oversight by maintaining communications between project teams, clients and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, at or under budget, and to the client's expected standard of quality
Support strong client relationships
Coordinate input concerning constructability and biddability during design and develop project construction schedules and estimates based on risk evaluation, and coordinate advice on delivery method
Support the development, review, and tracking of contract documents and status reports relative to schedule, cost, and staffing and other related construction contract requirements
Support the oversight of contractor's compliance with project permits, design specifications, and drawings
Coordinate pay estimates; coordinate appropriate recommendations to client on payment issues
Collaborate with Program Management Office, manage document control including processing project correspondence, documents, and drawings; preparation of various technical reports
Coordinate appropriate responses and/or recommendations on construction issues; consult with construction management and engineering staff on technical matters
Support the review, documentation, and negotiation of Construction Change Documents, Change Orders and dispute resolution on behalf of the client and coordinating with the Construction Manager and Design Engineer, as required
Conduct and coordinate project closeout activities
Support the coordination of equipment and process startup, testing, and optimization
Support management of the financial performance of our consulting services contract, including invoicing, budget tracking, progress reporting, and change management
Education:
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and management experience
What you will bring to the team:
Minimum 3 years of experience in construction-related field experience
Current Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred
Experience with web-based document management systems and MS Office Suite
Salary Range: $94,000-$158,000 based on experience.
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About GHD Group
GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.