Senior Paving Operations Engineer - Heavy Civil

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Job Title:  Senior Paving Operations Engineer - Heavy Civil

Job Summary:

The Senior Paving Operations Engineer - Heavy Civil is responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and carrying out pavement evaluations for municipal roadway/infrastructure projects. This role will focus on concrete paving, reinforcing details, and quality tracking. The Senior Paving Engineer will also provide technical supervision of field inspection and testing staff at construction sites and in the office, perform senior reviews of detailed engineering reporting, and actively participate in project meetings, proposal preparation, and business development initiatives. This position typically includes work at airports, highways, roads, or similar fields.

Duties and Responsibilities:      

• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geological data in order to plan projects.
• Follow the Project Design Process as outlined. Utilize tools provided to maintain / update processes, planning boards, and other related documents for all assigned work activities.
• Support schedule development with Estimator, Scheduler, and Field Supervision. Assist with critical milestones / delivery dates, logic ties, and working calendars.  Review critical path activities.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project goals.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for prospective clients, contributing to business development initiatives.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of pavement engineering solutions.
• Provide input on execution strategies, project schedules, and critical milestones.
• Oversee and review RFI submissions, engineering documents, and quality control plans for assigned projects.
• Engage with clients to provide technical expertise, feedback, and recommendations during all project phases.
• Review safety, quality, and construction execution plans and logistics as needed with Field Superintendents.
• Review monthly estimate and validate prior to customer distribution.
• Audit weekly payroll recaps for accuracy and ensure they are corrected as required.  Ensures all cost coding is correct/consistent.
• Provide oversight and direction for internal and external subcontracts.
• Participate in review sessions with related Field Supervision concerning labor, materials, equipment, subcontracts, cost, productivity, schedules, and tracking.
• Facilitate project completion through coordinating efforts between appropriate Project Superintendents, Subcontractors, and the Client.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
• 7-10 years of experience in pavement engineering, roadway construction, or similar fields.
• Strong experience in concrete paving and quality tracking for various infrastructure projects (highways, airports, roads, parking lots).
• P6 scheduling experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a proven ability to lead project teams.
• Proficiency in industry-standard developing workplans.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to job sites and client meetings.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to ensure your well-being.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, you can directly benefit from the company's success.
• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Join our team at Sinacola and become part of a company that is leaving its mark on the world. If you are ready to bring your best self, grow your skills, and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

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