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OHM Advisors

Construction Project Engineer - Livonia, MI

OHM Advisors, Livonia, MI


Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 700+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward- advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You'll Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a qualified construction engineer, you will support our office with managing and overseeing projects. The projects may include drainage and sewage systems or developing roadways and bridges. The construction engineer will need to have a strong understanding of DOT and Local Agency requirements that might affect projects. The position will be primarily focused on the management of projects and staff in the field setting. The position will partner with other OHM Advisors offices, disciplines, clients, and project owners / stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities
  • Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and construction schedules are adhered to.
  • Interface daily with project team members, our clients, contractors, and other technical experts and disciplines regarding project-related items.
  • Effectively communicate project details to the project team and clients.
  • Provide project-related guidance, coaching, and direction to staff.

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Licensure:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering or related field.
  • 5 years' experience in the supervision, management, and training of staff.
  • 10 years' experience in construction of underground utilities such as water mains, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.
  • 10 years' experience in Hot Mix Asphalt and Concrete Road construction.
  • Has demonstrated experience serving as a liaison between field operations and the owner's Project Manager, with the ability to clearly communicate construction issues encountered in the field and proposed solutions, and then implement the chosen solution with the contractor.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan.

Technical Skills:
  • Working knowledge of established construction practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, State, and Federal delivery requirements.
  • Management of a contractor's progress, construction budget, and schedule, and conducted regular meetings with the owner to provide project updates.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, such as work orders, safety rules, procedure manuals, and construction drawings/plans.
  • Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Computer skills including internet, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Application criteria that is a plus:
  • Experience in bridge construction.
  • Experience with trenchless technologies.
  • Experience with construction survey.
  • Experience with project documentation.
  • Experience with project submittal reviews.
  • Experience with project close out and as built submittals.

Benefit Statement below

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:
  • BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
  • Paid professional association membership.
  • Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
  • Volunteer Service Leave
  • 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:
  • Voluntary Wellness Program
  • OHM Grad School
  • OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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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)