Construction Administrator

gatewayengineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Gateway Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead construction administration for municipal and site civil projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction administration, the ability to read and interpret contract documents, evaluate shop drawings, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of grant funding processes is a plus. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field is required; PE is a plus.

Competenze

• 10+ years of construction administration experience.
• Experience with municipal engineering projects, bid docs, and cost estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of utility design and site civil design concepts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and grant funding processes.

Mansioni

• Construction administration for municipal and site civil projects, including change orders, pay applications, shop drawings, and closeout.
• Review and approval of shop drawings, and evaluation of substitutions for contract compliance.
• Interpretation of contract documents, plans, and specifications; site observations and reporting.
• Ensure work meets quality, standards, and regulatory requirements; oversee bid documentation and cost estimation.
• Provide regulatory compliance support and grant funding coordination for projects.

Conoscenze

Construction administration

Municipal engineering

Site observations

Contract documents interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Grant writing support

Constructability and cost estimation

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is full-time in person.

Gateway Engineers is a multi-million-dollar, full-service civil engineering consulting firm with ~240 employees across Pittsburgh, PA, Butler, PA, and Raleigh, NC.

Our mission is to help clients reach a higher level of success through knowledge, experience, and responsiveness. Our employees work alongside 85+ registered professionals and over 45 project managers, fostering growth through performance-based compensation, professional development, and our Act Well / Eat Well / Think Well mindset.

We support our team with unique perks like fresh meals, mobile car detailing, fitness watch subsidies, in-office dental exams, a walking trail, indoor golf simulator, and a collaborative, open office environment.

What we offer:

• No cost health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• PTO and 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) match & 401(k) Roth and Profit Sharing
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Company paid professional society memberships & professional licensure registration fees
• Employee referral program

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of or be willing to learn:

• Construction administration for municipal and site civil projects, including the change order process, contractor applications for payment, and project closeout procedures.
• Review and approval of shop drawings, and evaluation of product and material substitutions for compliance with the contract documents.
• Interpretation of contract documents, plans, and specifications.
• Site observations and reporting, including verifying that work progress complies with the plans and specifications.
• Inspection and testing of materials delivered and installed, and confirming work quality meets compliance standards and specifications.
• Municipal engineering support, including bid documentation, specifications, cost estimation, and constructability review.
• Regulatory compliance for municipal and site civil projects, and grant writing support.
• Constructability and cost estimation for site civil design.

This opportunity requires:

Experience

• 10+ years of experience with construction administration, including change orders, pay applications, shop drawing review, and project closeout.
• Experience with municipal engineering projects, including bid documentation, specifications, and cost estimating.
• Experience performing site observations and inspections, and preparing field reports.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, plans, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of utility design and site civil design concepts.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and grant funding processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and constructability issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

License / Certification

• A plus, if this person is a Professional Engineer (PE), or holds related inspection or testing certifications.