construction engineer

Construction Engineer / Owner's Rep - Position and Responsibilities As an On-site Construction Engineer with Middough, you will oversee construction efforts on a brownfield project (~$400MM TIC) to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with Middough's design, as well as the client's budget, schedule, and safety parameters. This position primarily requires being on-site at a client facility in the Pittsburgh area, as well as periodic visits to Middough offices in Cranberry Township, PA. In the Construction Engineer role, you will work with the client and constructors to ensure the project quality and safety standards are followed. As the Construction Engineer, you will interface with the client, architects, engineers, union contractors, subcontractors, security, and safety representatives to plan, coordinate and/or supervise field personnel activities on the assigned project. Additionally, as the Construction Engineer, you will implement various client quality and safety policies, while managing daily construction activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Administer the project scope, schedule, and cost baselines. 2. Lead construction and engineering change management efforts, measure performance against plans and implement corrective actions as required. 3. Assist and coordinate internal and external communications regarding construction activities. 4. Collaborate with project managers, construction management, engineering, environmental, supply chain managers, and other project stakeholders to ensure a properly coordinated execution of the project. 5. Manage and administer project contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. 6. Anticipate, identify, and resolve project challenges and risks by establishing priorities and directing effective problem-solving efforts. 7. Ensure timely, accurate schedule updates, cost tracking, forecasting, and invoicing. 8. Monitor, track, and communicate project progress related to baselined schedules and milestones, forecasted and approved expenditures, and project status. 9. Oversee the following brownfield construction activities (not direct construction) as an owner's engineering representative: 10. Heavy structural steel erection, including large-scale industrial frameworks and supports. 11. Metal and mill building installations, including both pre-engineering and custom structural systems. 12. Excavation activities and deep foundation systems, including piling and specialty foundation installations. 13. Large and elevated concrete structures, including foundations, pedestals, and structural elements. 14. Industrial wastewater treatment plant systems and associate piping installation. 15. Large and small-bore piping installations for plant utilities, including water, steam, natural gas, oxygen, argon, and compressed air. 16. Industrial ventilation, dust collection, and baghouse systems. 17. Electrical installations involving substations, and high, medium, and low-voltage equipment 18. Commissioning and startup assistance for mechanical/piping and electrical/instrumentation and controls. Education, Experience and Skills The successful candidate will possess the following: 1. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management preferred. 2. Prior project engineer, field engineer, or construction manager role experience required. 3. 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial construction - expertise in structural, mechanical/piping, and/or electrical is preferred. 4. 3+ years working with construction scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules. 5. Ability to establish and maintain relationships at all levels within the company and at client site around professionalism, trust, integrity, and collaboration. 6. OSHA 10-hour safety certification is preferred. 7. PMP certification or PE preferred. 8. Working knowledge of Mi rosoft Office products. 9. Ability to multi-task and be highly organized for effective project planning and completion. 10. Excellent attention to detail. 11. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 12. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 13. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Physical Requirements The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will: 1. Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. 2. Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear. 3. Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. 4. Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices. 5. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed. 6. May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites. 7. This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage. About Middough Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development. <