Mcclure Company - Council Bluffs, IA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Council Bluffs, IA
101-250 employees
Specialty Trade Contractors
About the position
The Transportation Staff Engineer/On-Site Representative role at McClure involves a dual capacity as both a Staff Engineer and a Resident Project Representative. This position offers a unique blend of design and fieldwork opportunities, contributing to various ongoing aviation projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers and teams, ensuring projects meet engineering standards and client needs.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned design work in accordance with industry standards and guidelines
- Development of plans, specifications, and technical reports
- Cost estimation for projects
- Perform regular field visits to active construction sites, complying with all relevant field safety procedures
- Read and understand specific project plans and specifications
- Observe projects for consistent compliance with project plans and specifications, contract documents, codes, and standards of practice
- Use applicable industry software to prepare daily observation reports and assist in producing project documentation such as change orders, pay estimates, communication documents, and project updates
- Communicate with the project team regarding project requirements and inspection results
- Serve as a resource and liaison to the project manager, the client, and all third parties on multiple projects
- Monitor project expenditures and budget
- Measure quantities for progress payments
- Perform quality assurance testing of materials prior to incorporation into the project
- Review plans to identify potential conflicts, scheduling, and quality control
- Monitor contractor's adherence to project schedule and proactively identify and report schedule challenges
- Respond to project inquiries and attend design and progress meetings as required
- Assist in gathering survey data as needed
- Manage and organize notes and field observations for projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- 1-4 years of professional experience desired
- State Recognition as an Engineering Intern, having passed the FE test preferred
- General computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PDF)
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all team members
- Strong understanding of construction operations, techniques, and industry standards
- Ability to manage a fair workload by staying focused and managing priorities
- Strong knowledge of construction compliance, quality procedures, and other Engineering/Technical skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of people
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
