Dewberry is currently seeking a Rail Construction Engineer to work on project assignments in the Washington Metropolitan area of VA\MD\DC. The position will be headquartered in the Gainesville, VA office, but will report to a project site, or multiple project sites daily. The successful candidate will be assigned to fulfill leadership positions on various construction projects.
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 are 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.
Responsibilities Assigned project elements may involve rail stations, facilities, bridges, structures, roadways and other transportation and infrastructure facilities. Projects may be within railway right-of-way, therefore working knowledge of railway systems is requiredDuties may include reading and understanding contract language making recommendations for partial and final contractor paymentsCoordinating with the Construction Manager in organizing and assisting with managing a project team for execution of the assigned contractAssisting the Construction manager in monitoring project budgets, supervising and managing personnel and making recommendations on project staffingAnalyzing and interpreting project plans and specifications to ensure project constructability, interpretation of unclear contract languagePerforming work order time impact and claim analysisMaintaining and report contractor’s daily production ratesPreparation of independent construction estimates and managing the contractor payment processCandidate may be required to conduct meetings such as a pre-construction conference, utility coordination meetings, construction progress meetings and othersReviews inspection data, material test results, resolves test discrepancies and construction issues impacting quality of construction Required Skills & Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar degree, specializing in construction/engineering management or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of experience in the management of station, bridge, roadway, facilities and/or infrastructure construction project within a railway eventAbility to work with and grow in a team environmentAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePointProficient computer, smartphone, and tablet skills and use of software and databases to optimize information collection and automate data collection and reporting.Ability to learn new computer software and databases, i.e. Smartsheet, Box, TEAMsValid driver's license and qualified to drive company vehicle
Preferred qualifications:
Moderate knowledge of rail stations, bridges, facility, roadway, structure, traffic engineering, utilities construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications and contracts, materials used and performance, environmental, legal and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilitiesWorking knowledge of system/communication elements for railroadsWorking knowledge of AREMA standardsWorking knowledge of VDOT and/or MSHA Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector ManualKnowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment and contract management softwareAbility to create, review and evaluate project/contractor schedules in accordance with the contract requirements.Ability to supervise and manage employee work groupsAbility to interpret plans, specifications, and contractsAbility to prepare clear technical, financial, administrative and explanatory correspondencesAbility to establish and work to project budgetsAbility to establish a detailed scope of work and identify and capture activities that occur outside of the defined scopeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsRegistered as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or similar Construction Manager Certifications preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hireAbility to obtain a registered Professional Engineer license (PE) in the Commonwealth of VirginiaVDOT/MSHA construction inspection experience including materials testing or construction inspection certifications also preferred
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/ 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.
*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.
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