Onsite Dam Project Lead - Structural P.E.

Abhe & Svoboda, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer / Project Manager (P.E.) to serve as the on-site leader for a USACE-administered dam gate repair and renovation project in the Spiro, OK area.

This role combines field leadership with licensed structural authority to direct execution, ensure design intent and regulatory compliance, and drive safety and quality on site. The candidate will coordinate subcontractors, review shop drawings, manage schedules and costs, and provide stamped

Qualifications

• Active P.E. license (state-specific or reciprocity).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years in structural engineering and construction on heavy civil or hydraulic structures.
• Experience with field rehabilitation of steel and concrete elements.
• Strong understanding of load paths, temporary works, and construction-stage behavior.
• Ability to interpret drawings, calculations, specifications and contracts.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for the USACE dam gate repair project from mobilization through closeout.
• Manage daily construction activities related to structural repairs, rehabilitation, and installation of hydraulic steel structures.
• Coordinate specialty subcontractors, fabricators, inspectors, divers (if applicable), rigging crews, and crane operations.
• Plan and manage work sequencing around reservoir levels, gate operations, environmental constraints, and outage windows.
• Lead site meetings including USACE coordination meetings, progress updates, safety briefings, and quality control meetings.
• Interface directly with the USACE Resident Engineer, QA staff, and contracting officer representatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to federal safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Apply professional structural engineering judgment to resolve field issues involving dam gates and associated elements.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, repair details, fabrication drawings, and erection plans.
• Review and approve temporary works including cofferdams, falsework, shoring, lifting plans, and access systems.
• Provide stamped structural engineering decisions and calculations as required.
• Coordinate with Engineer of Record, USACE technical reviewers, and dam safety officials.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term project schedules.
• Track progress, productivity, and milestones; assist with cost control and forecasting.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Enforce quality control procedures and safety culture on site.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, inspectors, and design professionals.

Skills

P.E. license

Leadership

Site leadership

Structural engineering

Education

Structural or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer / Project Manager (P.E.) to serve as the on-site leader for a USACE-administered dam gate repair and renovation project in the Spiro, OK area.

This role combines field leadership with licensed structural authority to direct execution, ensure design intent and regulatory compliance, and drive safety and quality on site. The candidate will coordinate subcontractors, review shop drawings, manage schedules and costs, and provide stamped