Principal, Construction Engineering

Principal Construction Engineers, Brown and Caldwell, 301 Bendix Road, #400, Virginia Beach, VA 23452: The Principal Construction Engineer will serve as the integrated project delivery construction engineering services on-site representative. Job duties: Oversee onsite inspection services of remediation projects. Collaborate with a Design Project Manager to address engineering design issues; coordinate with Contractor's project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to BC design team. Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion. Prepare and review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability, and clarity. Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence in a timely manner to avoid delay. Oversee construction execution and the Contractors' compliance with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and address deficiencies. Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations along with quality construction standards and techniques. Be familiar with the engineering plans, specifications, and all project-specific environmental permits to assure contractor adheres to all of their requirements. Coordinate and resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies and the affected public. Prepare daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders. Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities for turning over to the owner's personnel. Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract closeout documentation. Meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule, and quality. Mentor, supervise and provide direction for less experienced staff. Supervise and coordinate construction engineering staff, including field inspectors, office support staff and testing subconsultants with responsibility for quality construction in accordance with plans and specifications. Oversee and development of Construction Engineering Standards for IPD Construction Engineering Services project. Work with Business Unit and Enterprise leadership to develop and implement a sustainable IPD Construction Engineering Service. Telecommuting is permitted. Regional travel may be required, less than 70% of the work time. Basic annual pay range is one hundred twenty thousand dollars to one hundred sixty-five thousand dollars for full-time employment and standard company benefits.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or a related Engineering field (foreign equivalent degree accepted), and ten years of experience in any related occupation working on construction assignments. Qualified applicants send resume to Brown and Caldwell's Talent Management Team at careers@brwncald.com.