Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be accepted.
5+ years of construction, design, and management experience.
Experience on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
Working knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively.
Familiarity with software such as CMIC, ACC, Procore, and Bluebeam.
Experience with project management database systems like Primavera Contract Manager or SharePoint.
Responsibilities
Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, including construction layout and material procurement.
Perform quality inspections to ensure compliance with permits, codes, and specifications.
Prepare documentation records such as status reports and material calculations for supervisors.
Create drawings and sketches to support construction work and change orders.
Facilitate and submit work method statements, ensuring necessary approvals are obtained.
Research and resolve drawing interpretation issues, initiating RFIs as needed.
Establish office procedures for construction contract administration.
Benefits
Group health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision options.
100% company-paid benefits for life insurance, disability, and employee assistance programs.
Flexible Time Off Program encompassing vacation and personal time.
Paid Sick and Safe Leave, along with a Paid Parental Leave Program.
10 paid holidays each year.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 4%.
Employee Referral Program.
Full Job Description
About the Role
MWHis currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support both preconstruction and construction efforts on critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out of Austin, Texas .
Essential Functions
Selected individuals will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.
Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
Perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, and estimates.
Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors. Initiate RFI's and follow through to resolution.
Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
Establish and implement office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contracts.
Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
Review all incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, record minutes of the weekly and monthly project site meeting, review and process the Contractor's pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFI's and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
Ensure project management systems are maintained up-to-date and accurate.
Assist with review and analyze Contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.
Assist estimating staff with quantity takeoffs and solicitation of subcontractors and material vendors.
Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees but following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
5+ years of construction, design, and management experience/knowledge.
Experience on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
Software familiarity with CMIC, ACC, Procore and Bluebeam.
Familiarity with Project Management database systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.
Benefits
Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
Paid Sick and Safe Leave
Paid Parental Leave Program
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
Employee Referral Program
About MWH Constructors
MWH Constructors is a global construction firm that specializes in water and wastewater treatment plants, dams, and other large-scale infrastructure projects. With over 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, MWH Constructors has a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. The company's expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction allows them to provide turnkey solutions to their clients, from initial design to final commissioning. MWH Constructors is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and works closely with clients to ensure that their projects are built to the highest standards of safety and quality.
