Urban Engineers is seeking qualified individuals to join our Constructability Department as a Construction Engineering Technician. This position will provide technical support to our Construction Services team assisting with active construction projects as well as assistant in estimating, constructability, scheduling, and value engineering reviews for future heavy highway design and construction projects in the Philadelphia Region.
Responsibilities
- Assistant Construction Manager to meet client project goals by monitoring costs, schedule, and claims issues.
- Assist in conducting project meetings and document with minutes.
- Monitor schedules and assist with “work-around” plans to mitigate schedule stress when applicable.
- Assist in providing estimating, scheduling and constructability support related to value engineering efforts, change order review, programmatic estimates, risk assessments and project control services.
- Oversee shop drawing review and RFI process and maintain logs.
- Review and facilitate pay estimates and change orders.
- Analyze unforeseen conditions and mitigate potential claims.
- Prepare project correspondence and progress reports for client approval.
- Monitor construction activities for conformance with contract documents.
- Provide proactive communication with the contractor, designer, and client to progress the project in a manner that meets the client’s project goals.
- Assist with public outreach when necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required.
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred, but not required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in the design, inspection, or construction management of highway, bridge, marine, transit, or rail projects.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent oral, written, communication and organizational skills.
Benefits of working at Urban:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K and company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Certification Bonus
Apply today!
Pay Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour
Location(s): Philadelphia Region | Hybrid Eligible
About Urban: -LH
Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
