Construction Manager/Resident Engineer

David Evans & Associates Inc
Bellevue, WA 98004
United States
Category
Surveyor
Job Description
DEA is searching for a Construction Manager/Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering Services Group. This position will be located out of our Bellevue, Tacoma, Seattle or Everett offices and will provide on-site construction management and resident engineer expertise for transportation projects located in the Greater Puget Sound. The Construction Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities on the construction site, facilitating coordination between clients and contractors, and monitoring construction quality for compliance with the project plans and specifications. Responsibilities of the Construction Manager may vary from one project to another, based on the needs of the client, however, the general responsibilities of the Construction Manager are included below. Additional responsibilities may be required.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor progress of construction work on transportation projects, including earthwork, asphalt or concrete paving, drainage and utility installation, track construction, bridge and retaining wall construction or building construction for conformance with plans and specifications.
  • Observe work activities of Contractors to identify at-risk behavior and coordinate with Contractor safety personnel to mitigate risk.
  • Interpret the intent of project plans and specifications. Coordinate with Contractors in the field to resolve disputes.
  • Provide on-site, field engineering services to make minor field changes to design or to gather information for review by Engineers.
  • Review Contractors submittals and RFIs and draft responses for approval by the Engineer.
  • Maintain accurate daily records of work performed for project tracking and construction progress payments.
  • Communicate effectively with Contractors, Owners or Engineering Staff. Lead or participate in project meetings, as directed.
  • Monitor compliance with project schedule and budgets and work with project team to mitigate delays.
  • Monitor quality control program, reviewing quality control testing and maintaining project documentation. Identify deviations from project documents and coordinate with Contractor to bring to standard.
  • Monitor Contractors compliance with permit requirements (Construction Permits, SWPPP, 404, etc.)
  • Manage daily activities of Construction Inspectors, if assigned to the project.
  • Assist engineering and office staff with various tasks, including but not limited to: design reviews, writing specifications and developing cost estimates.


Basic Qualifications:
  • 10 to 15 years' minimum experience on transportation infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and related heavy civil structures.
  • Experience managing and supervising construction engineers and inspectors working on significant public works projects
  • Experience with Federal Aid projects and required compliance documentation and reporting
  • Washington Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • Responsible for oversight/coordination of Inspection staff - comfortable in a leadership/training of younger staff role
  • Puget Sound local agency, Sound Transit, and/or WSDOT Experience


Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
  • Support for continuing education and training opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
  • 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
  • Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
  • Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
  • Potential salary range for this position is $115,000-$175,000 depending on experience and location


Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on five markets; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, Smart Mobility and Construction Engineering Services.

Potential office locations include: Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA.