Construction Engineering Manager
Job Summary
The Construction Engineering Manager is primarily responsible for providing technical engineering information to company supervision and crafts to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, and specifications. The Construction Engineering Manager provides leadership and management of a group of technical staff for a project which may include the Field Engineering, Document Control, Workface Planner and Systems Completions team members.
Please Note: The select candidate must be open to starting in one of our offices ideally Houston or Pittsburgh. In addition, the select candidate must be able to be deployed to the project site during full construction phase of the project. The select candidate will earn a competitive base salary, eligible for OT pay and per diem while on project site. Details would be provided during the interview and selection process.
Essential Functions
- Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
- Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
- Acts as the primary channel of communication for technical and engineering support between home office engineering, vendors, contractors, and customers related to the construction of the works.
- Interprets the design drawings and specifications for installation of the works.
- Researches and resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
- Responsible for the Matrix Service, Inc document control and management of the project documentation such as design drawings, vendor and contractor drawings, specifications, project reporting, contract correspondence, etc.
- Establishes and maintains the on-site Master project records, including the project “as built” drawings.
- Assists in the implementation of the quality control/quality assurance program.
- Prepares, submits, and tracks submittals.
- Responsible for the project RFI (requests for information) process between home office and construction and between construction and the owner, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Approves technical content of permanent material requisitions.
- Supervises the technical preparation of construction-led contracts, including the development of technical scope of work for vendors and contractors.
- Participates in the review and awarding of construction-led scopes of works to vendors and contractors.
- Participates in and coordinates design reviews with the home office engineering and the construction team, including 3D Model Reviews and HAZOP Reviews.
- Reviews and comments on constructability of design as required.
- Conducts value-engineering functions.
- Attends meetings with owner, vendors, and subcontractors to coordinate construction effort. Takes and distributes meeting notes and Action Items lists.
- Provides oversight in the preparation of test packages and turnover packages, including final handover to the customer.
- Obtains necessary building permits and coordinates inspection and testing services.
- Participates in and supports the Project Management team with planning, scheduling, field estimating, progress reporting and cost controls, including the financial analysis forecasting process.
- Participates in strategic project planning activities.
- Trains and develops staff members under their authority.
- Performs other related duties, as directed.
Qualifications
- BS in Engineering, Construction Technology, or related field experience required.
- 10+ years related experience in heavy construction engineering required.
- Strong skill set in understanding PFDs and P&IDs; 3D and 2D routing, equipment and piping specifications, and development of isometric drawings is required.
- Knowledge of API, AWS and ACI standards, industry practices and ASME Section VIII is strongly preferred.
- Ability to understand client specifications, procurement, commissioning and start-up standards, documentation, practices, vendor data approvals, etc.
- Experience using standard MS Office suite programs required.
- Experience using Project Management and Document Management tools required. Hexagon software suite is desirable.
- Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project or Primavera is preferred.
- Cooperate with other team members; interacts with individuals at all organizational levels in professional manner.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines.
EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
