Part-Time Construction Engineer/Administrator

Horner & Shifrin, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Casual dress

Company-sponsored activities

Domestic partner benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a part-time Construction Engineer or Construction Administrator with 3+ years of field experience to support our Construction Services team.

Responsibilities include inspecting diverse public works projects, documenting daily field activities, preparing pay estimates, and coordinating with the Construction Management team while emphasizing safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bridges, roadways, and public works sites for contract compliance.
• Inform Construction Manager of observed problems.
• Coordinate with Construction Management to address questions.
• Inspect earthwork, traffic control, and utilities.
• Measure and record construction quantities for pay using forms and software.
• Complete daily field reports with pay quantities and material needs.
• Supply photo documentation to support observations.
• Assist with pay estimates, extra work orders, or claims.
• Assist field staff in developing strategic approaches and concepts.
• Record time, equipment, and material for change orders.
• Observe traffic control daily.
• Perform work safely with emphasis on safety of all.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Valid driver’s license

Background check

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or two-year degree in construction management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a part-time Construction Engineer or Construction Administrator for our Construction Services business unit. This position requires 3+ years of experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct inspection of any bridge, roadway, storm sewer, waste water treatment plant or public works construction crews to confirm compliance with contract plans, specifications, and the client’s policies/procedures
• Inform the Construction Manager or Supervisor of any observed problems or issues
• Communicate with the Construction Management team to address any of the public’s, client’s, or contractor’s questions
• Perform inspection of earthwork, traffic control, erosion control, utilities, storm sewer, water treatment plant, concrete structures, paving, and pavement markings
• Measure and record construction quantities for contractor’s payment using appropriate forms and software as required by the client. Ensure that accurate quantities are tracked for completed work
• Complete electronic copy of daily field reports, including pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staffing
• Supply photo documentation as needed to support recorded observations
• Assist with the preparation of pay estimates, extra work orders, or claims
• Assist field staff in developing strategic approaches and concepts.
• Provide a record of time, equipment, and material needed for any work changes that may result in a change order
• Assist with the observations of traffic control daily
• Perform services in the safest manner with continuous thought of the safety of all co-workers and the public

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must complete a background check

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Construction Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Administrator: High School Diploma or GED – Associate’s or two-year degree in construction management or background working on municipal or state DOT construction projects.

SALARY RANGE:

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair, competitive, market-based compensation. The target hourly range for this position is $26.44 to $40.87. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Why come work for us? Horner & Shifrin has been recognized by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a Top Workplace from 2017-2026. We are 100% employee-owned and offer a wide variety of benefits such as flexible schedules, casual dress, company-sponsored activities, domestic partner benefits, paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To learn more about us, please check out our website at www.hornershifrin.com

Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 314-531-4321 for assistance

Contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] for any recruiting inquiries.

Horner & Shifrin does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Horner & Shifrin's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Horner & Shifrin will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.