Construction Engineer, Civil

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a hybrid opportunity, with a flexible work schedule that is within the Joint Development Adjacent Construction Division (JDAC) with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This opportunity is based in the New Carrollton Maryland Metro Administrative Building.

SUMMARY

The Construction Engineer, Civil is an experienced professional specializing the planning, management, and resolution of issues associated with assigned capital construction infrastructure projects.

Principal Job Duties

• Ensures that assigned construction contracts are completed in accordance with Authority plans and specifications through frequent onsite inspections. Performs final inspections of completed work.

• Represents the project manager on designated projects and ensures that facilities and systems are constructed within the established schedule(s) and thoroughly coordinated with operational departments to ensure limited impact on revenue operations.

• Reviews plans and specifications for construction purposes; and advises various WMATA offices and consultants of required design changes. Reviews the inspection procedures for conformance with established guidelines; reviews and recommends approval of requests for payment from contractors and others for work in place.

• Provides technical expertise to project manager and contract administrator regarding engineering, constructability, cost estimate, schedule, and WMATA construction specifications in context of project requirements; makes recommendations and articulates engineering solutions, taking into consideration safety and security of persons and property, field conditions, and revenue operational needs of the Authority.

• Supports and assists the Authority's Safety Engineer in the enforcement of safety compliance on contracts assigned.

• Reviews, with assigned negotiator, contractor proposals and establishes Authority's pre-negotiation position. Participates in negotiation of contract modifications, as appropriate. Recommends acceptance or rejection of negotiated settlements, as appropriate. Actively participates in effecting timely closeout of assigned contracts.

• Provides technical expertise, as appropriate, in the preparation of the Contracting Officer’s final decisions.

• Prepares progress reports and recommendations for the Project Manager and the leadership team on the status of assigned projects. Evaluates design and construction problems during the construction period, develops alternative courses of action, and determines and implements the best solution.

Other Duties

• Reviews the inspection procedures for conformance with established procedures.

• Reviews and recommends approval of requests for payment from contractors.

• May coordinate and interface with other offices within the Authority, private organizations, and governmental agencies.

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and related engineering disciplines and construction management as they relate to civil and structural rehabilitation and replacement, and construction engineering; and ability to effectively apply that knowledge to the management of construction programs

• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations governing construction activities within the signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA compact

• Familiarity with Critical Path Method of project scheduling

Skills

• Skilled at interpreting plans and specifications

• Skilled at identifying and articulating construction and engineering issues for resolution

• Skilled at presenting findings and recommendations

Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those individuals and organizations with whom interface is required to complete the work

• Ability to effectively participate in the change order negotiations and claims determinations

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing effectively

• Ability to apply critical path method scheduling principles when interpreting contractors’ progress reports and requests for payment

Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required

• Engineering plans and specifications

• Personal computers, cell phones, tablets, radios

• MS Office Suite; MS Teams; Adobe Pro; project scheduling software; construction document management systems and e-platforms

• Paperless workflows and knowledge storage and retrieval systems

Supervisory Responsibility

Guides work of others who perform essentially the same work. May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but has no responsibility to hire, terminate, review performance or make pay decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in directing and administering large civil and structural engineering and construction programs in an operational environment.

Minimum Certification/Licensure

• Possession of, or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire, a valid motor vehicle operator's license and maintain the license for the duration of time holding this job

• WMATA Roadway Worker Protection Certification Level 2 is required within 6 months of hire and maintained for the duration of time holding this job

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

ABOUT US

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, is the region’s leading public transportation provider. Serving a 2,054-square-mile jurisdiction, Metro operates six rail lines, 98 stations, 126 bus routes, and Metro Access, a shared-ride paratransit service. As one of the nation’s busiest transit systems, Metro connects communities, supports economic growth, and provides safe, reliable transportation.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment

• Personal interview

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.