Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Construction Project Engineer is responsible for oversight of Veolia construction projects. This position will be dedicated to supporting large construction activities in the US and Canada. This individual will provide direct daily support to a large construction project in Tampa, Florida, in the near term and additional projects as business needs change over time. Primary objectives of the role include:
Provide construction project team with field engineering support for construction activities.
Assists in the coordination of both design and construction activities at the site.
Works with existing operation teams and on site contractors to ensure that work is properly coordinated and done safely.
Works to create a collaborative work environment.
Manages document control library of all pertinent construction documentation, drawing updates.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Coordinating with vendors to ensure that materials are delivered on time and within budget.
Preparing estimates for labor costs, materials costs, and equipment costs to determine project budgets.
Ensuring that safety procedures are followed during construction to prevent injuries or damage to property.
Meeting with clients to discuss project details and requirements, such as materials needed or design specifications.
Drafting detailed construction plans, including diagrams of mechanical systems and layouts of machinery rooms or buildings.
Reviewing blueprints and design drawings to ensure conformance to industry standards.
Coordinating with architects and contractors to ensure that designs meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Providing technical support to construction crews during the building phase of projects.
Identifying potential risks and developing plans to mitigate them.
Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
Maintain records of and manages/approves contractor change requests and works to resolve issues with mechanical design.
Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends and recommending actions.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains project database. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed: Competencies - Design and analytical skills; Project management; Manufacturing methods and procedures; Process improvement; AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency; MS Office proficiency; Flexibility; Teamwork Capacity; Communication Proficiency.
Develop proficient use of Masterworks, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud software.
Entering and retrieving data from client's Masterworks project software and Veolia's project software.
Managing relations with stakeholders, clients, contractors, engineers, and consultants.
Project documentation and implementation of project controls.
Construction inspections, including conducting inspections of work in place against drawings and specifications.
Submittal, RFI, and Change Order management, including review, analysis, and negotiation support.
Daily Reports, Quality Reports, Deficiency Logs, and Non-Compliance Tracking.
Contribution to preparation of project budgets.
Project Management support of design and construct projects as assigned.
Contract negotiation support.
Startup, testing, and commissioning coordination.
Construction Management general support.
Maintaining organized project files and document control systems.
Completing and maintaining inspection and test records.
Monitoring material and equipment deliveries and checking compliance with submittals.
Identifying and documenting non-conformances.
Tracking punch lists and deficiency items through to close out.
Attending coordination meetings with subcontractors and reviewing subcontractor work plans and method statements.
Assisting with measurement and documentation of quantities.
Documenting site conditions and events for potential claims support.
Coordinating collection of as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
Supporting commissioning and handover activities.
Ensuring all documentation is complete and properly filed.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
This job operates in an office and shop floor setting.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and specialized engineering equipment such as plotters.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Two or four year college degree in an engineering discipline or construction management.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
Strong analytical skills and process focus.
Tenacity and energy in leading change toward a high performing work environment.
Design and analytical skills as normally attained through education and field experience.
Ability to influence and coach others for results.
Problem-solving skills and follow-up ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
Ability to understand and use reference materials (manuals, schematics, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
Have a basic understanding of construction site safety practices, design drawings, cost estimating, and cost and quality management.
Strong problem solving and project management skills.
Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing, project scheduling, spreadsheet and database software and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to communicate, manage budget and to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
Ability to travel throughout the United States.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
Valid Driver's license and safe driving record.
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! 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.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
