Construction Engineer (Water Treatment Design-Build)

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Wastewater: We specialize in advanced wastewater treatment solutions, offering everything from primary treatments to complex, advanced systems, including enhanced nutrient removal and advanced biosolids processes. Our focus on energy efficiency not only lowers costs but also improves services for our clients. Join us in delivering sustainable wastewater management, integrating your innovative ideas into projects that make an impact.

AECOM Water is actively seeking a highly talented and responsible Construction Engineer (Water Treatment Design Build) for immediate employment on our Progressive Design Build – Flagship Advanced Water Treatment project in San Diego, CA. This is the largest project of its kind and a unique opportunity to be part of innovation within the wastewater industry. You will be responsible for the effective coordination of the engineering design and construction teams and will interact closely with the Design and Quality Control Managers and experience with Municipal Water / Wastewater Construction projects along with the installation and startup of large wastewater pumps and associated electrical and controls equipment and systems is preferred.

In this role you'll be the primary point of contact to the engineering design manager and serves in this lead role being the liaison and is responsible in providing the necessary direction upon design coordination with Contractors, Project Engineers, Inspectors, and the owner and their Agents.  You will also have the primary responsibility for quality assurance of the construction while actively participating in design and construction meetings with the Contractor, Subcontractors, Project Design Engineer, and the Owner.

This position requires candidate to be onsite in San Diego County (Santee), CA. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing a cursory review of Contractor submittals for completeness and compliance with the specification requirements while monitoring the Submittal and RFI review process.
• Coordinate the processing of all project submittals, RFI’s and RFC’s
• Actively manage As-Build design drawings with the latest information resulting from submittal and RFI responses
• Facilitate and assist in communications between the Contractor, Owner, Project Design Engineer, and the Project Manager.
• Respond to Contractor letters of correspondence providing interpretation of contract drawings and specifications to resolve problems or conflicts arising on site.
• Participate in the review and evaluation of contractor claims and change order proposals.
• Issue all Engineering or Client initiated changes or clarifications of the contract documents to the Contractor and make high-level assessment as to the rough order of magnitude and impact
• Work collectively with the Quality Manager to track progress, quality of work, materials and equipment received and/or installed being incorporated into the work.
• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with environmental requirements for control of stormwater and airborne emissions / particulate matter and community relations throughout the course of construction.
• Serve as oversight of final inspections, assistance and or preparation of punch list and final determination as to the completeness and acceptability of the Work.

Minimum Requirement:

• BA/BS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver's license. 

Preferred Qualification:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of Municipal Water / Wastewater Construction project experience
• Experience with the installation and startup of large wastewater pumps and associated electrical and controls equipment and systems

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