Description

Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in and support are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 10 Dams and Reservoirs Design Firm with over 600+ employees in 28 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, life and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)

• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)

• Long-term disability

• Supplemental life insurance

• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

• Bonus program

• Paid time off

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Wellness program

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Resident Engineer (RE) with water/wastewater treatment facility RE experience to join our Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) team in Alexandria, VA. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the construction of, upgrades to, wastewater treatment facilities. Scheduling, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design/construction experience a plus.

The Resident Engineer will oversee the construction of multiple water/wastewater facility upgrades and a team of field and project office staff.

Job Responsibilities:

The RE will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the project contract throughout the construction phase. The RE is expected to proactively manage project issues and risks, participate in developing solutions, and drive execution primarily at the RE/Contractor level in a manner that supports project overall goals.

The RE will also be responsible for the management of their inspection staff including maintenance of proper safety, quality, and technical training; deployment and monitoring their daily reports; and maintenance of redline Contract Documents.

• Provide day-to-day management of your inspection staff and oversite of the contractors performing work.

• Monitor and report on the Contractor’s construction progress and issues; assess and report on whether the Contractor is properly implementing their approved Health and Safety Plan and Quality Control Plan.

• Manage and document the CM’s QMP, providing the Owner with Independent Assurance (IA) inspections. Ensure that our inspection staff is suitably trained and is performing and documenting daily IA inspections of the Contractor’s work, including the inspection of temporary works for conformance with approved submittals.

• Manage the Digital Photographic Documentation System. Take, label and log daily photos to record all progress of the Work for the duration of the Project.

• Mark-up (redline) and maintain a file of the approved construction drawings throughout the performance of the Construction Contracts, showing approved deviations with respect to the Work from the approved Contract Documents.

Required Skills/Experience:

• B.S. degree Engineering or Construction Management.

• We are interested in candidates of all levels of experience, including:

• Construction Manager, Resident Engineer or Engineer of Record Construction Coordinator with 10+ plus years of relevant experience.

• Construction management and Resident Engineer experience is preferred.

• Experience in using scheduling platforms and estimating.

• Strong communication skills to interface with the Owner and Contractor on multi-discipline projects.

• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work on active or potential construction sites including site work that may involve work in underground spaces, above slopes and shafts, over rough terrain, and in remote locations.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check

• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

The compensation range for this position is between $110,000 to $150,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)