CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER / DIVISION MANAGER

We are seeking a Construction Department Head/Engineer for our Houston location. As a member of the Jones & Carter team, you will have an opportunity to participate in challenging and diversified projects in our construction division.

Summary
As the Construction Department Head/Engineer you will be responsible to provide overall administrative and technical direction for the field and engineering staff in the department. As well as land development projects and to oversee total construction management to ensure that the projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. You will interface with client representatives, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, etc. In addition you will plan, coordinate, and supervise field activities of field employees on assigned project(s); coordinate inspections and preconstruction meetings; and attend various bid openings and district meetings. You will also be responsible for obtaining signatures for contracts; processing pay estimates and change orders; preparing bid tabulations; and maintaining official project log, bond issue, and project files.

Success Factors
Ideal candidate possesses high-energy, results driven, organized personality. You must be able to handle multiple simultaneous projects, productively deal with a variety of situations and personalities successfully and manage workflow to produce desired results as well as communicate effectively when challenges arise to remedy the situation. These qualities coupled with determination, commitment to continued development and ever evolving professional initiative will help ensure success as part of the Jones & Carter, Inc., team.

Requirements
Essential Functions
This position requires strong project management and leadership skills. Candidates must have a BS degree from an accredited university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering/Construction Management. PE registration or application in process is an advantage. You must have a detailed understanding of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods, procedures, and standards) and subdivision grading, streets, sewage, storm drains, and public works. Experience in wastewater treatment plant expansions, underground utilities, paving projects, ground storage tanks, elevated tanks, water wells, sewer rehabilitation, and project management software is a plus. Ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of construction engineering experience with progressive management experience with office and field personnel, the ability to identify work priorities, and function with very little supervision. Must have managed group of 5 or more throughout career progression.