Construction Engineer

RK&K is seeking a Construction Engineer to join our Construction Engineering and Construction Management (CM) team in Wilmington, DE.  As a Construction Engineer on RK&K’s team, you will manage construction projects for our clients while reporting directly to the Project Manager in charge. Our primary clients are City of Wilmington DPW, Cecil County DPW, Philadelphia Water Department, and New Castle County DPW.

Essential Functions

• Manage assigned elements of projects as an owner’s representative to ensure contract compliance
• Travel and report to project sites as needed
• Serve as a communication liaison between field staff, contractors, design team, federal and state agencies, and citizens
• Review and understand the project plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
• Provide technical guidance to the client and ensure the final product is quality work
• Provide thorough constructability reviews for projects at 30%, 60%, and 90% design
• Update and track financial information including cost projections for projects. Make recommendations related to partial and final contractor payments. Prepare and conduct entitlement determinations, independent cost estimates, time impact recommendations and documentation related to project change orders
• Track project schedule and make recommendations
• Conduct project meetings to include preconstruction meetings, utility coordination meetings, progress meetings and pre-activity meetings. Draft thorough meeting minutes for distribution.
• Prepare project management correspondence and reviews recommendations made by project staff.
• Manage the Project Close-out process, including as-builts, final quantities and final acceptance
• Focus attention on the success of key project elements: Safety & Environmental, Quality, Schedule and Cost
• Interact and build relationships 

Required Skills and Experience 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience managing heavy civil infrastructure construction, providing construction inspection or construction management experience.
• PennDOT experience (preferred) or Federal, municipal, or other DOT experience 
• Construction management experience in water/wastewater, roadway, utilities, and structures
• Ability to read & interpret roadway plans & specifications
• Understanding of contractor means & methods and materials
• Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
• Understanding RFI and Submittal Processes as well as experience running project meetings and developing meeting minutes
• Familiarity with interpreting contract specifications, standards, etc
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with ECMS and Microsoft Office suite software.
• Acceptable driving record
• Knowledge and understanding of project controls (CPM scheduling, cost estimating, claim analysis)

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7 years of experience managing heavy civil infrastructure construction, providing construction inspection or construction management experience.
• Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Primavera P6
• NICET Level 3 or higher in Transportation / Highway Construction
• E.I.T. or P.E. license
• Contractor, Inspection, or Management experience

Other Duties  

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K? 

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.  What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.