Engineer III, Construction

Fairfax Water is seeking to hire an Engineer III, Construction to be responsible for...

Managing and directing contractors, engineers, and inspectors involved in the supervision, inspection and construction of public water supply facilities. Monitoring the job progress of Capital Improvement Projects to assure projects conform to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings and related contract documents. Reviewing plans and specifications for constructability, including connections to the existing system and sequencing of construction to minimize inconveniences to both Fairfax Water and the public. Evaluating construction schedules and time extension claims utilizing scheduling software and time impact analysis. Reviewing, evaluating and expediting the resolution of contractor claims and construction problems and conflicts. Assisting with the implementation of construction related safety standards. Conducting and/or representing Fairfax Water at project progress meetings, scheduling meetings and other required project meetings - ability to conduct Progress meetings and record meeting minutes. Investigating and resolving customer complaints concerning construction activities. Coordinating planned outages with other departments and Utilities. Ensuring timely final inspections and acceptance of projects. Securing all final permit releases including VDOT, County, VDH, etc. Preparing contractor close out documentation upon project completion including accurate as-builts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Construction Engineering and Management, or Environmental Engineering and at least five years progressively responsible related experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience or knowledge.
• Certified Construction Manger certification (CCM) .
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering relating to the construction of public water supply facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of construction management and contract administration.
• Experience with construction scheduling software, including Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to utilize, input data, and generate reports from Fairfax Water SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and analyze data generated by these reports.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the inspection and testing of construction materials and quality of work.
• Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and accident prevention practices.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, contract documents, construction schedules and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials, contractors, engineers and the general public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.