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Construction Engineer III

Employer:	Bechtel Corp.
Job Location:	Las Vegas , NV
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Industry Type:	Design Build Firms- EPC
Job Description:	Performs construction engineering assignments of a varied nature requiring a full working knowledge of construction engineering practices. Exercises professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors. May have responsibility to provide direction to less experienced construction engineers, or construction office technical or clerical personnel. May specialize in a single field or area or assume a lead role in a specific segment of a construction project. On a large project, performs assigned activities in one discipline, interfacing with related tasks being performed in more than one discipline within a single area. On a small to medium-sized project, performs assigned activities in one discipline interfacing with other disciplines in all areas of the project. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Assists construction superintendents in planning construction methods and procedures. Coordinates and resolves engineering or construction problems with superintendents. Interprets design engineering drawings and prepares construction working drawings for the use of superintendents as required, including: Temporary construction facilities. Field sketches of revisions and additions and preparing as built drawings. Reviews design drawings, related vendor drawings and installation instructions and studies interference problems. Prepares or directs preparation of field material purchase requisitions, including estimating the quantities and material takeoffs of the field purchases of materials. Tracks commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database programs as required. Assists in coordination of vendor material deliveries, storage of materials, expediting and engineering reports related to the schedule. Prepares projections and schedules for workforce, material and equipment requirements. Prepares field change notices/requests, extra work orders and back charge notices. Reviews the progress of project controls documents. Ensures the project controls programs are fully automated for use in the field. Prepares cost estimates and reviews project design and engineering bills of materials to ensure their completeness. Maintains records of costs and quantity information, evaluates data and prepares applicable reports as requested by project management utilizing established, standardized automation tools. Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications. Administers change notices and amendments. Audits contractor requests for progress payments. Maintains updated subcontractor schedules, as assigned. Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings and specifications. Provides input to constructability and lessons learned. May be required to provide input on employee reviews of assigned subordinate personnel. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of a single technical engineering discipline, contracts administration and/or cost and scheduling relating to the construction of heavy industrial projects. Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards. Awareness of environmental compliance laws and requirements. Knowledge of Bechtel's Zero Accident safety program desired.. Familiarity with current industry quality standards. This knowledge is normally acquired through: A recognized Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline coupled with work experience leading to a basic understanding of the technical knowledge described above OR a recognized Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline OR specialized courses in construction management, contract law or mathematics and work experience leading to a basic understanding of the technical knowledge described above. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management from an accredited university desired or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Basic communication skills (written and oral) to work and communicate positively with people in engineering, construction and government settings. Understanding of construction and associated permitting requirements and methods. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse project groups and disciplines. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent organizational abilities and computer skills to manage the permitting program. Experience with large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects. Demonstrated ability to understand codes, regulations and laws pertaining to permitting the design and construction of fully functioning Airport and the associated facilities and structures. Civil site engineering design experience. Airport construction project experience is beneficial. Valid Driver's License a must. Must be currently authorized to reside and work in the United States. Must have the ability to pass a FBI fingerprint (background) check to receive an Airport Security badge, which is essential to employment. Candidate currently residing in Las Vegas, NV is requested.
Company Description:	The Bechtel group of companies is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management. With 40 offices worldwide and projects in nearly 50 nations, Bechtel offers challenging careers in power; mining and metals; civil infrastructure; government services; communications; and oil, gas, and chemicals. Bechtel has worked on some of the most complex projects in history and has been the top-ranked U.S. contractor for eleven straight years. No job is too big or too tough for us and we are looking for skilled individuals who feel the same way. Bechtel Group, Inc. is one of the worlds premier engineering, construction, and project management companies, with 1,000 current projects in more than 60 countries and a workforce of 50,000. Bechtel has played an important role in the industrial development and economic growth of Quebec since 1960, completing a wide range of projects, including world-class aluminum smelters and the massive James Bay hydroelectric project. Bechtels experience in Canada dates to 1949 and includes major mining and metallurgical plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, pipelines, pulp and paper mills, and hydro projects. Bechtel has been family-led and privately held since its founding in 1898.