Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two-year or four-year degree in survey, a construction-related field, civil engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction management/science preferred
• 5 or more years of related experience in land development, water/wastewater, aviation, transportation, stormwater, and/or mission-critical facilities.
• Construction / Engineering administration and field observation experience
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools and Bluebeam.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
• Proficiency in project scheduling, cost engineering, and project control methods and tools
• Understanding of private client and/or municipal/governmental agencies specifications, details and practices
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to occasionally travel to other WK Dickson offices to support critical project needs

Responsibilities:

•  Manage construction phase services, including contract administration and construction monitoring from pre-construction through project closeout consisting of municipal/private civil engineering projects, including land development, water/wastewater, aviation, transportation, stormwater, and/or mission-critical facilities.
• Administration responsibilities may include client coordination, response to RFI’s, processing of change orders, shop drawing review, construction schedule, and approval of contractor pay applications
• Monitor single or multiple site construction activities for conformance with project plans and specifications
• Provide field observation services, and prepare field reports and photos of construction activities and site investigations upon request
• Assist engineering staff with troubleshooting construction issues and collaborating to provide alternative solutions and value engineering
• Review bid documents and technical specifications
• Reports to an Engineering Manager, or directly to the Project Manager according to project-specific circumstances
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Free medical and dental coverage with qualifying wellness credits
• Flex-time policy (half-day Fridays) and remote work options available
• Matching 401K program
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off /Paid Holidays
• Continuing education/tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration reimbursement
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses
• Relocation assistance

About Us

WK Dickson is a multi-disciplined consulting firm specializing in total community infrastructure solutions, including airport planning and design, environmental and water resources engineering, community planning and site development, energy support services, and geospatial technology. Our goal is to help communities improve the lives of its citizens through sound, ecologically responsible design principals. The firm has been headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina since its founding in 1929 and has steadily grown to operate eleven regional offices strategically located throughout the Southeastern United States.