Facilities Construction Engineer 4

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newport News, VA is seeking an experienced construction project manager to plan, design, and oversee construction of new or expanded facilities. You will develop architectural and engineering documents, cost estimates, schedules, and oversee external contractors.

You will lead design efforts, manage budgets, ensure standardized practices, and conduct final inspections while ensuring compliance with contractual and technical standards. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree; or 0 years experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in project management, scheduling, organization, leadership, communication, and general computer skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Proven experience leading construction projects
• Experience working within heavy industrial facilities
• Experience with machinery
• U.S. citizenship
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Ability to work in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments
• Ability to climb ladders, tolerate confined spaces, and work through extreme temperature variances

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage construction of new or expanded facilities
• Develop architectural and engineering documents, cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and project schedules
• Procure and oversee external contractors
• Recommend architectural and engineering standards and procedures for facility planning and design
• Lead detailed design efforts and oversee budget development
• Ensure standardized construction practices
• Conduct final project inspections
• Perform construction surveillance to verify compliance with contractual obligations and technical requirements
• Provide expert engineering consultation and support to local and divisional offices
• Support Buildings & Grounds, Waterfront, or Utilities engineering value streams

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Organization

Leadership

Communication

General computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

PhD or Juris Doctorate

High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years relevant experience

Tools

Machinery

Job description

• Plan, design, and manage construction of new or expanded facilities


• Develop architectural and engineering documents, cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and project schedules


• Procure and oversee external contractors


• Recommend architectural and engineering standards and procedures for facility planning and design


• Lead detailed design efforts and oversee budget development


• Ensure standardized construction practices


• Conduct final project inspections


• Perform construction surveillance to verify compliance with contractual obligations and technical requirements


• Provide expert engineering consultation and support to local and divisional offices


• Support Buildings & Grounds, Waterfront, or Utilities engineering value streams

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree; or 0 years experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience


• Strong proficiency in project management, scheduling, organization, leadership, communication, and general computer skills


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams


• Proven experience leading construction projects


• Experience working within heavy industrial facilities


• Experience with machinery


• U.S. citizenship


• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance


• Ability to work in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments


• Ability to climb ladders, tolerate confined spaces, and work through extreme temperature variances

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management and construction oversight, with a strong focus on architectural and engineering documentation, compliance verification, and effective collaboration within cross-functional teams. Proven ability to lead construction projects in heavy industrial environments while ensuring adherence to safety and technical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management


• Construction Project Leadership


• Architectural and Engineering Documentation


• Heavy Industrial Facility Experience


• U.S. Citizenship

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Planning


• Cost Estimation


• Project Scheduling


• Construction Surveillance


• Technical Compliance Verification


• Budget Development


• Functional Studies


• Standardized Construction Practices


• Final Project Inspections


• Machinery Experience

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Communication


• Organization


• Collaboration


• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• Secret Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Facility Planning


• Engineering Consultation


• Cross-Functional Teams


• Industrial Environments


• Construction Standards