Senior Area Construction Engineer - Highway Projects

Austin Community College; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College in Suffolk, VA, is seeking an Area Construction Engineer to lead construction inspection staff and manage contract activities. This role involves developing project schedules, overseeing budgets, and providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with various standards. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Engineering or a related field, a valid Professional Engineer's license, and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to impact the community positively by enhancing project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage administrative, financial, and technical functions of an engineering work unit.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation and highway engineering principles, laws and regulations.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Knowledge of contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide construction inspection staff and managers for contract goals.
• Manage budgets to ensure expenditures do not exceed allocations.
• Conduct constructability reviews and develop project schedules.
• Provide direction and professional engineering advice to staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in Construction Engineering or related field

Job description

Austin Community College in Suffolk, VA, is seeking an Area Construction Engineer to lead construction inspection staff and manage contract activities. This role involves developing project schedules, overseeing budgets, and providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with various standards. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Engineering or a related field, a valid Professional Engineer's license, and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to impact the community positively by enhancing project outcomes.