Project Engineer - Construction Administration

Description

The Wooten Company’s Raleigh, NC office is seeking a Project Engineer Construction Administration who will work closely with the Construction Services Lead. This position is an engineering role providing the opportunity to be an essential part of the growth of our Construction Services Division.

ABOUT THE WOOTEN COMPANY

We are a multi-disciplinary firm dedicated to providing engineering, geomatics, building systems and architectural services to municipalities, counties, water and sewer authorities, educational institutions, mission critical facilities, and private industry across the Carolinas. We provide our clients with consulting for civil / environmental engineering, mechanical / electrical / plumbing engineering, architecture, and GIS / surveying services. These departments work together with our team of funding specialists to provide financing assistance for many local government projects, and we pride ourselves on having helped secure over $600 million in grants and loans for infrastructure improvements and community enhancements.  As communities across North and South Carolina face ever changing environmental and economic challenges, we remain dedicated to providing and improving the infrastructure necessary to remain one of the country's best places to live, work, and raise a family.  

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates with engineering associates to ensure project completion in compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements; works closely with clients to ensure a successful project.
• Works in tandem with field personnel to ensure proper observation of construction is provided.
• Reviews shop drawings, manuals, warranties, and other project and post-construction submittals for approval and dispositions.
• Conduct periodic on-site observations and prepares status reports, conducts meetings, and make timely document interpretations.
• Reviews Contractor payment requests and contract change order information for recommendations to Owner.
• Conducts and participates in pre-construction conferences and construction progress meetings.
• Provides biddability / constructability review (quality control review) during final design stages.
• Accumulates, evaluates and presents feedback information to engineering associates related to errors and omissions in construction documents and the performance of equipment / materials and system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to assess, prioritize, and resolve any construction issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well with clients and represent The Wooten Company core values.
• Communicates easily with Federal and State regulatory personnel; familiar with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Possesses skills in negotiation and consensus building.
• Possesses ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or similar Construction Engineering Degree / Focus from an accredited four-year college or university.
• NC Licensed Professional Engineer (or if licensed outside NC, ability to obtain NC license within one year)
• 3 - 6 years’ experience in the field of engineering and / or construction.

Requirements

 COMPANY BENEFITS 

• Medical, dental, vision options to fit your needs - High Deductible Health Plans as low as $16 per paycheck, traditional PPO plans as low as $125 per paycheck, both with exceptional 80% coverage and great provider networks.
• Prescription drug plans
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance - you're covered!
• Company paid short and long term disability - you’re covered!
• Paid Holidays to spend time celebrating - 10 per year!
• Generous paid time off - 5 days available immediately on date of hire!
• Up to 4% 401(k) company matching - Free $$ for your retirement!

PERKS & TOOLS TO SUCCEED 

• Lunch and Learn Seminars
• Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Registration and Organization Reimbursement Program
• Employee referral bonus program - know someone who’s a potential future Wootenite?  Refer someone and if they’re hired, you get a bonus!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance options for you and your dependents at our low rates.
• Summer Hours - flexible work schedules so you can enjoy the sunshine!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan - we share our profits and deposit the cash right into your 401(k) annually.
• Profit-based Annual Bonus - another way we share our profits with the people who make our world go around!
• Branded clothing reimbursement program - wear our cool SWAG at 50% cost
• Employee Appreciate Events - we love to gather (safely) together and hang out or have friendly competitions with prizes!

Who are you? The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated Professional Engineer (PE) with an academic or professional background in water, wastewater, land development, and / or storm water projects for local governments and private clients. You work well with a team and communicate well with people of varying backgrounds and experiences. You possess the ability to provide design guidance, leadership and approval of projects. This position is responsible for the administration of assigned civil engineering projects including quality, client expectations and profitability.

What will you be doing? The Project Engineer Construction Administration  manages all activities related to project construction 

contracts including contractor coordination, shop drawings review, field observation, status report preparation, pay request and change order review. The person in this role will be a critical touchpoint to administer construction contracts, work with field personnel, and assist Project Managers in adherence to budgets related to construction activities. Other activities include continuous development of the construction process with emphasis on efficiency, quality assurance and timely project closeout. 
Candidates can expect to be continually challenged by projects which change daily and designs that need to be adjusted to meet field conditions, all while working within the terms of the contract. The ability to negotiate with the contractor and the owner is a key skill for this position. The Project Engineer Construction Administration will make a significant impact on the success of projects by working with the client and the contractor to ensure the client receives an end product that solves their needs, allowing them to carry out their mission and business.

Who will you be working with? The Project Engineer Construction Administration will work closely with owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders. You will be working with clients directly in the field, constantly developing your knowledge and experience in the areas of engineering, water, and waste water treatment facility design and construction. In this role, candidates can expect cross functional collaboration across all teams and specialties, providing an opportunity to interact with The Wooten Company colleagues in both North and South Carolina. Additionally, this person will regularly work with municipal and private clients as well as state and federal regulatory agencies. For the right person with a desire to grow professionally, this role is a good opportunity for professional development and to contribute to the growing presence of TWC in the North Carolina region.

Where will you be working? Downtown Raleigh is where this position will be preferably located. Conveniently nestled in the Glenwood South District, the local area is filled with restaurants and nightlife, unique shops, art galleries and studios, all built in what was once a row of warehouse buildings. The Wooten Company is also open to working with the right candidate if they would prefer to be located on a permanent basis near one of our field offices and work from there, with initial training to be done at our Raleigh HQ. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT 

The Wooten Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

RECRUITING AGENCIES, PLEASE NOTE

The Wooten Company will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting / search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at The Wooten Company via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of The Wooten Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Wooten Company as a result of the referral or through other means. 

Salary : $16 - $125