Area Engineer Supervisor - Multi-Discipline Construction

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Area Engineer to develop long and short-range plans, set work schedules, assign priorities, and direct a staff of engineers and technicians.

The role requires coordinating with using agencies, managing architect-engineer reviews, ensuring safety standards, site inspections, and executing civil works contracts under selective background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse, multi-disciplinary construction activities and programs.
• Administrative contracting officer or equivalent contract administration experience.
• Extensive supervisory and administrative management of a technical workforce.
• Coordination between using agencies, architect-engineers, prime contractors, and higher headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Area engineer, developing long and short range plans, setting work schedules, assigning priorities and directing staff.
• Direct all supervisory actions, including training, performance awards, position management, grievance resolution, EEO compliance, and safety adherence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with using agencies, contractors, the District Office, and higher echelons to ensure timely project completion.
• Coordinate and review the work of Architect-Engineers, resolve field differences, lead meetings to resolve contract issues and negotiate changes.
• Conduct periodic site inspections to evaluate engineering and technical aspects of problem cases, recommending adjustments to meet local requirements or deadlines.
• Review and approve shop drawings for construction projects in accordance with regulations.
• Provide contracting authority to negotiate, modify, and execute civil works and A/E construction contracts.

Skills

Project management

Supervision

Contracting

Coordination

Site inspections

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Area Engineer to develop long and short-range plans, set work schedules, assign priorities, and direct a staff of engineers and technicians.

The role requires coordinating with using agencies, managing architect-engineer reviews, ensuring safety standards, site inspections, and executing civil works contracts under selective background checks.