Lead Civil Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Provide subcontractors with information and direction, as outlined within contract specifications, to allow the work to proceed as scheduled. Authority to interpret technical requirements and provide solutions in conjunction with discipline Project Department Engineer and Discipline Superintendent, to provide drawings and data, and to direct work as assigned and consistent with Company's contractual commitments. May perform subcontract administration of discipline specific or assigned procurements. Interprets and administers fundamental commercial issues. Position may transition to assistant superintendent or startup engineering role. May perform in an EPC environment where Company is either solely responsible or in a Joint Venture/Consortium with others.

Key Responsibilities

• . Provides technical direction/interpretation of design drawings and specification requirements, as well as general guidance to subcontractors on overall design . May perform fundamental design checks and re-design in the field without supervision . Provides commercial direction, interpretation of subcontracts, and administers discipline specific or assigned contract requirements in coordination with Field . Subcontract Administrator or Procurement Manager . Reviews, maintains records, and responds to Contractor Information Requests (CIRs) as assigned . Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract technical requirements . Monitors discipline construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule . Prepares and issues all discipline extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs) with the approval of the Project Field Manager  
• Coordinates with Field . Subcontract Administrator as needed . Maintains a daily log for site record purposes . Completes quantity take-offs as required to support construction planning and invoice approval . Reviews all subcontractor progress payment requests for acceptance . Monitors technical service representative (supplier) daily logs and reviews/approves their timesheets . Compiles and maintains Conformed to Construction Records drawing and list markups as assigned . Directs site document control activities for design documents . Assists Field Quality Assurance Manager in performing inspections and verification of tests . Adheres to safety and quality standards as appropriate for level of duties and accountabilities . Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements . Provides commercial direction, interpretation of subcontracts, and administers discipline specific or assigned contract requirements in coordination with Field Subcontract Administrator or Procurement Manager . Reviews, maintains records, and responds to Contractor Information Requests (CIRs) as assigned . Acts in capacity of a "lead person " Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction except as assigned 
• Directs other discipline engineers, general foreman, craft personnel, TA's, and vendor representatives 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on construction and commissioning of two large CCGT projects
• More than 5 years of site construction experience on CCGT project as LEAD

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

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