Senior Construction Engineer - Saginaw

Align; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid Schedule

401(k) / Stock Ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer to join our Civil Field team in Saginaw, MI. You will lead inspection, administration, and documentation for complex infrastructure projects from pre-bid to close-out.

The role requires a PE license in Michigan and 10+ years of municipal/MDOT or heavy highway and bridge construction experience, with strong leadership and client communication skills. Hybrid work options and an employee-owned culture accompany a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE License in Michigan required.
• 10+ years of municipal construction or MDOT/highway/bridge construction experience including oversight as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer.
• Knowledge of transportation and municipal engineering from design through construction.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
• Ability to resolve conflicts professionally.
• Effective communication with staff, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate project status and viable solutions to clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and opportunities in MDOT Bay Region and municipal markets; assist with business development.
• Assist with developing responses to RFPs for potential clients.
• Build and manage a team of engineers/technicians for inspection, administration, and documentation from pre-bid to close-out.
• Establish teaming relationships with other consultants to pursue projects.
• Administer and coordinate municipal, highway and bridge projects.
• Verify contractor’s work complies with contract documents.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes.
• Oversee project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders and documents.
• Review work for compliance and provide technical leadership and training.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License in Michigan

Job description

Location: Saginaw, MI

Job Id:2542

# of Openings:1

Senior Construction Engineer

Location: Saginaw, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Senior Construction Engineer to help us keep building.

Working with our Civil Field team, you will work with several Multidisciplinary professionals on a variety of different project types.

What You’ll Do

• Identify potential clients and opportunities in both the MDOT Bay Region and municipal markets in Michigan and assist with business development and introduction of Fishbeck to these markets.
• Assist with developing responses to Request for Proposals for various potential clients.
• Assist in building and managing a team of qualified engineers and technicians performing inspection, administration, and documentation for infrastructure projects from pre-bid meeting to contract close-out.
• Assist with establishing teaming relationships with other consultants to pursue potential projects.
• Administration and coordination of multiple municipal, highway and bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
• Verify the Contractor’s completed work is in compliance with the contract documents for each project.
• Schedule and facilitate all necessary project meetings, which may include progress meetings, HMA and concrete pre-production meetings, and public meetings, and distribute meeting minutes for each.
• Oversee the generation of all project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders and other generated documents.
• Review work produced by project oversight team in both the office and the field and verify the acceptability of the generated documents.
• Provide technical leadership for complex or unique assignments.
• Provide guidance and training to inspection staff.
• Read and interpret complex contract documents and utilize the information to determine the most appropriate solutions to unforeseen project issues as they arise.
• Monitor activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements.
• Communicate effectively with staff, local agencies, and the general public.
• Effectively communicate project status and issues to client and formulate viable solutions.
• Review and draft responses to Contractors’ correspondence and claims as required.
• Monitor the project budget and communicate any issues to the client as soon as they are known so that corrective action can begin.
• Manage internal project services contract budgets.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE License in Michigan is required.
• Potential candidates must have 10 or more years of municipal construction or MDOT or heavy highway and/or bridge construction experience including prior experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer performing oversight and administration for road and/or bridge construction projects.
• Knowledge of transportation and municipal engineering from the design stage through final construction.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage projects ranging from local streets to complex urban freeways and structures.
• The ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
• The ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
• Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
• Effective communication with staff, local agencies, and the general public.
• The ability to effectively communicate project status and issues to clients and formulate viable solutions.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in theBay area Michigan market.