Dewberry is currently seeking a Construction Engineer for work in the Denver CO/Northern CO area. The position will perform a variety of investigation, design and construction related work in support of small and large infrastructure projects. The Construction Engineer will perform such tasks as construction document management, construction inspection, collecting field data needed to progress pay applications, establishing quantity and cost estimates. The CE must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of construction managers.
Candidates will be required to spend much of their time on construction sites.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.
Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.
In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.
Responsibilities
Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions, and specifications
Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspection with the prime contractor and other agencies
Perform routine inspections on traffic control, stormwater management, and project compliance
Proactive in identifying field issues and discuss solutions with supervisor
Collaborative approach to working in a team that includes the owner and contractor
Prepare and process construction records, including RFI’s, submittals, field measurements for progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders
Document all field activities while working in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor
Project schedule adherence and use of Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or equivalent
Weekly OAC meetings, meeting minutes, and documentation
Weekly and monthly project reporting
Punchlist management, warranty review, and project closeout
Work in a very timely fashion to meet project requirements
Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and agency review staff. Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
Required Skills & Required Experience
3+ years of experience in Construction Management and Project Administration
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering or Related field required
Experience in Microsoft office is preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or clients
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity 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.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
