Construction Specialist - Construction Services

Urban Engineers, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Specialist to join their dynamic team in Philadelphia. This role involves providing essential technical support for heavy highway design and construction projects, focusing on estimating, scheduling, and value engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. The company is known for its supportive culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it a great place to advance your career. If you are passionate about construction and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K and company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Certification Bonus

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in construction management of highways and bridges.
• PE license preferred for advanced project handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review cost estimates and CPM schedules.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for diverse projects.
• Present deliverables to clients and maintain documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Constructability Reviews

Value Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating Software

Scheduling Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary

Construction Specialist - Construction Services

Urban Engineers is seeking qualified individuals in the Philadelphia Region to join the Construction Services Department as a Construction Specialist. This position will provide key technical support with estimating, constructability, scheduling, and value engineering for heavy highway design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or review cost estimates and pre-bid CPM schedules during any stage of design development
• Review and monitor active construction project baseline and CPM schedule updates
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for a wide variety of projects including highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail designs for internal and external customers
• Maintain proper documentation for all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews
• Provide estimating, scheduling and constructability support related to value engineering efforts, change order review, programmatic estimates, risk assessments and project control services
• Present deliverables to internal and external clients
• Update and maintain database and computer based office libraries

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Construction Management, or related field is required
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the contracting and construction management of highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail along with at least 5 years of construction contractor experience
• Construction drawings and specification interpretation
• PE license is preferred
• Familiar with estimating and scheduling software
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral, written, communication and organizational skills

Benefits of working at Urban:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K and company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus

Apply today!

Pay Rate: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Location(s): Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Remote/Hybrid/On-Site Only

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About Urban: -LH

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for our Clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
QualificationsUrban Engineers is seeking qualified individuals in the Philadelphia Region to join the Construction Services Department as a Construction Specialist. This position will provide key technical support with estimating, constructability, scheduling, and value engineering for heavy highway design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or review cost estimates and pre-bid CPM schedules during any stage of design development
• Review and monitor active construction project baseline and CPM schedule updates
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for a wide variety of projects including highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail designs for internal and external customers
• Maintain proper documentation for all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews
• Provide estimating, scheduling and constructability support related to value engineering efforts, change order review, programmatic estimates, risk assessments and project control services
• Present deliverables to internal and external clients
• Update and maintain database and computer based office libraries

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Construction Management, or related field is required
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the contracting and construction management of highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail along with at least 5 years of construction contractor experience
• Construction drawings and specification interpretation
• PE license is preferred
• Familiar with estimating and scheduling software
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral, written, communication and organizational skills

Benefits of working at Urban:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K and company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus

Apply today!

Pay Rate: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Location(s): Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Remote/Hybrid/On-Site Only

#LI-LH

About Urban: -LH

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for our Clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status