Construction Administrator

The Gateway Engineers, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No cost health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

The Gateway Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in construction administration for municipal and site civil projects. The role involves reviewing shop drawings, evaluating substitutions, and ensuring compliance with contract documents and plans.

Site observations and reporting are essential responsibilities. Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; a PE license or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction administration, including change orders and pay applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction administration for municipal and site civil projects, including change orders and closeout.
• Review and approve shop drawings; evaluate substitutions for contract compliance.
• Interpret contract documents, plans and specifications; perform site observations and reporting.

Education

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

Job description

It is crucial that we staff our projects and operations with the best available candidates.

At Gateway, you will learn, grow and develop by working with and being guided by some of the most experienced and intelligent people in the civil engineering industry.

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you, review your experiences and consider you for a position in a company we know you'll be proud to work for.

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.