Delta Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architects, DPC (Delta) is a growing, multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in 1976 and based in the Southern Tier of New York State with additional offices in Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD. We deliver architectural and engineering design for facilities and infrastructure as well as precast concrete design/detailing services, environmental engineering, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive environment while enjoying a generous compensation and benefits package.

WHO WE NEED

We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Senior Project Engineer to join our Specialty Precast Group. This position is in a fast-growing division of Delta and is fully remote. The Candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 15 years of relevant experience. Experience must include structural analysis, design, and detailing for precast concrete. A Professional Engineering License is preferred.

The Candidate must be proficient with the following codes: AASHTO; ASCE-7; ACI 318; and AISC. The Candidate should also be proficient with structural analysis/design software and AutoCAD.

Primary duties will include:

• Providing day to day leadership to technical staff in the performance of their duties.
• Participating in negotiations with the client.
• Identifying out-of-scope work, discussing immediately with Group Director and then the Client.
• Participating in establishing the staffing and scheduling requirements for project completion.
• Responsible for coordinating and scheduling outside subconsultants/subcontractors.
• Responsible for invoicing projects promptly; following-up to collect unpaid receivables.
• Scheduling and conducting necessary client and internal meetings and preparing minutes of the meeting to distribute promptly following the meeting.
• Responding promptly to phone calls, e-mails, faxes, and other forms of communication.
• Preparation of proposals and agreements.
• Assisting the Group Director in the implementation of the marketing plan and goals established for the office. The Senior Project Engineer has primary responsibility for maintaining current clients. This includes an awareness of all project’s clients might be undertaking.
• Assisting with project development via hands-on design, report writing, presentations, etc.
• Responsible for schedule adherence.

Delta is driven to exceed our clients’ expectations on every project.   Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.

WHAT WE OFFER

Talented and dedicated teammates working collaboratively, challenging assignments, opportunities to grow, highly competitive compensation and benefits – these are just a few of the advantages of a Delta career.

If Delta sounds right for you, please submit resume to Kelcie Guccia, Human Resources Coordinator, kguccia@delta-eas.com!

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 veteran status.

Reports to: Technical Manager

Approx. Position Start Date: ASAP

Position Location: Remote

Travel requirement: 25-60% depending on final position assignment.

DOT Quality Services is seeking a Construction Engineering Consultant delivering quality services to the construction industry with a focus in structural steel and prestressed concrete. This position is for a seasoned professional with several years of management experience in a quality assurance or quality control role. Familiarity with the work of Department of Transportation agencies in the transportation industry sector highly preferred.

Company Background:

DOT Quality Services is an international Quality Management System consulting firm with a specialty in the construction industry sector. Founded in 2003, we serve a wide range of clients in size and industry sectors in the construction quality world with our sister organization DOT Quality Services, an accredited certification body for several international standards. Our specialty in the steel bridge and steel building frame industry is well known and our services provide improvement to clients’ structural steel projects in many ways. We also provide consulting and training for quality certification programs used by the precast concrete and prestressed concrete industry. 

We may assist a small client in attaining industry certification or design a full quality assurance system for an agency. Our clients range from state and toll way authorities that are bridge and structure owners, to large general contractors, fabricators, and erectors. Our sister company DOT Quality Services provides auditing and certification services for the construction and manufacturing industry and is an ANSI/ANAB accredited certification body.

SUMMARY

Main Job Function and Responsibilities:

Ability to interact with client personnel at various levels of construction and engineering project partners on complex bridge and building structures projects. The candidate should be equally successful in interacting with managers of small erection and fabrication companies in teaching them compliance with industry codes and standards. Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skills.

Some specific sample tasks might include:

• Deliver consulting and training business functions of DOT Quality Services.
• Create quality documentation for clients’ implementation.
• Assist clients in quality related issues or suggest enhancements to their Quality Management System.
• Manage client documentation projects.
• Hosting and directing client web meetings and sessions to provide technical and quality assistance as needed.
• Prepare and modify client documents related to quality or business process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Mature communication skills, writing skills, and adept working with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• The candidate could be a graduate engineer with concentration in structural steel or concrete, or knowledge in both.
• Alternately, the candidate could have industry experience at an inspection firm or has held a quality management position for a company in the construction or fabrication sector.
• Ability to register as a professional engineer (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (position goal in the first year)
• AWS CWI (preferred)
• ASQ CQA (preferred)
• Other industry certifications (preferred)
• Coating inspection (SSPC/NACE)
• Concrete inspection (ACI, PCI)

Experience Minimums:

• One year of Project Management in structural projects.
• Five years working in a Quality Management System leadership position.
• Industry expertise in one or more areas: welding, structural steel, prestressed concrete, construction management, supplier auditing and assessment. 
• The candidate may have held positions in engineering firms or departments with responsibility for constructability reviews or managing construction contracts. The candidate may also have executed their responsibilities in field operations reviewing or supervising construction projects for compliance and quality.
• Working understanding of shop and erection drawings and interpreting large and small project specifications.

Qualified candidates submit resume to Daniel Medina, Sr. Executive Assistant, d.medina@atema.com.

Reports to Vice President – Technical Services

Summary

The PCI Manager – Technical Activities (M-TA) is responsible for the program and project management of PCI Technical Activities relating to the development and dissemination of the existing PCI Body of Knowledge.  As a member of PCI Technical Services, the M-TA supports the core purpose of maintaining and protecting the technical integrity of precast concrete by providing guidance and perspective on major technical issues confronting the industry and working closely with other technical leaders in the Institute in coordinating the Institute's technical activities. Working with established PCI committees, industry consultants, and volunteers, the M-TA will facilitate the development of PCI publications to enhance the PCI Body of Knowledge.  The M-TA will also support the development of presentations and educational content to support the broader use of precast concrete systems. 

Background

PCI Technical Services comprises the Technical, Research and Development, and Codes and Standards programs. Guidance, direction, and support for these programs is provided by the PCI Technical Activities Council, Research and Development Council, and Transportation Activities Council, each of which has a robust committee structure, augmented by PCI staff liaisons and consultants. PCI relies on developing and maintaining the PCI Body of Knowledge (BoK), including appropriate standards, technical manuals, publications, and documents, to establish industry credibility and support our mission to promote the broader use of precast concrete systems.

The PCI Transportation Systems, Architectural Systems, Quality, Marketing, and Education programs also support similar purposes within PCI and have their own councils and committees.  The M-TA will work with other programs and Managers as necessary to coordinate the Institute’s activities related to the BoK and support the advancement of precast concrete.

Specific Position Responsibilities

• Manage assigned PCI committee activity as a staff liaison to monitor and drive their efforts to advance the PCI BoK. 
  • Prepare documents to reduce need for consultant support.
  • Assist in their communications and activities.
  • Assist with technical editing as it applies to PCI’s BoK.
• Provide technical direction and project management of consultants for special programs and projects.
• Support PCI activities to disseminate the BoK to internal and external audiences.
  • Prepare presentations on topics of the PCI BoK to reduce need for consultant support.
  • Prepare publications and articles on topics of the PCI BoK
• Identify and participate in the activities of other technical institutes, trade associations, government organizations, and other outside allies to support the Institute’s BoK.
  • Industry organization activities may include ACI, ASCE/SEI, ASTM, BSSC, EERI, ICBO, NSPE, NCSEA, and others, as necessary.
• Respond to inquiries from PCI members, the Industry, and the general public regarding the existing PCI BoK.
• Evaluate the design impact of state-of-the-art research and resulting implications.
• Monitor and be involved in new technology and developments.

Common Staff Responsibilities

• Convention and Committee Days planning
• Response to issues on behalf of members

Qualifications and Attributes

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent; MS preferred
• Registered Professional or Structural Engineer preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience in design of precast concrete structures
• Experience working directly for a precast producer desired
• Experience with technical committees of PCI or similar organizations
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage many diverse projects of varying complexity
• Track record of completing projects within schedule and budget
• Demonstrated team playing, team building, and management skills
• A perceptive and good listener with excellent collaborative interpersonal skills

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position. PCI is an at-will employer.
• Location negotiable.
• Travel when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates should send their resume to Beth Taylor, CFAO, btaylor@pci.org.

This job description reflects a general assignment of essential functions; it does not include or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, manages projects to meet customer expectations and project specifications, including schedule and quality, and performs related work as required or assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• provide smooth and efficient project flow
• provide customer service
• maintain friendly relations with customers
• coordinate jobsite quality
• coordinate and communicate with all parties vested in project success
• contribute to the team effort
• achieve financial objectives
• maintain company reputation
• secure sensitive information and follows set security procedures
• perform all occupational safety and hazard procedures in conjunction with all essential duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• our strengths and weaknesses, current project statuses, customer desires, etc.
• comprehensive project progression
• sales, estimating, engineering, production, and erection processes
• appropriate uses and capabilities of our products and services
• the end product, including its use, capabilities and tolerances
• the methods, practices, tools, material and equipment used in the work process
• occupational hazards and proper safety precautions

Skills in:

• networking
• customer service
• negotiations
• bid analysis
• appropriate software

Ability to:

• complete tasks to satisfy customers
• manage engineering, production, delivery and field work processes
• build relationships
• foresee challenges, anticipate customer requirements, and required resources
• successfully lead a team
• read, understand and implement drawings
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• communicate effectively

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee may be exposed to:

• moving mechanical/electrical parts and equipment
• fumes or airborne particles
• vibration
• metal preservatives
• oils and greases
• loud noise
• heat/cold/wet conditions
• working above ground

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or twist; talk and hear, see and focus. The employee may lift and/or move heavy objects, up to and exceeding 50 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities of this classification. Must successfully complete and possess all required company training and certification before operating any machinery, equipment or tools. Must be able to work overtime on short notice, which could exceed 8 hours per shift and/or 40 hours per work week.

Qualified candidates may contact: Todd Culp, tculp@coreslab.com

HRV Conformance Verification Associates, Inc. supplies a highly integrated series of professional engineering and quality assurance/quality control services worldwide that span the steel, concrete, paint, mechanical, and construction industries.

We are currently seeking to add a full-time Project Manager to our Concrete team. This individual will have a multitude of responsibilities relating to the provision of precast/prestressed fabrication inspection services. Specifically, the selected candidate will assign and manage multiple field inspectors at multiple remote locations. The ability to manage personnel with the correct certifications and qualifications aligned with the scope of work is essential to this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients providing customer service excellence and professionalism, understanding client needs and expectations, upcoming contracts, and responsive communication
• Manage HRV projects and ensure that work is performed in accordance with HRV’s project management methodology and client contract requirements by reviewing client contracts; holding contract start-up meetings; understanding project scopes of work and contract provisions; monitoring schedules and budgets; and completing post-job documentation and administrative procedures
• Manage assigned inspectors including communicating client expectations and contract requirements through service orders, training inspectors on client systems and HRV requirements, inspector scheduling, review and approval of timesheets and expenses, review of client reports, and periodic in-person inspector supervisory visits, and participating in weekly Project Manager meetings
• Participate in Business Development activities through periodic client visits, client capture planning and related internal meetings, external networking events, go/no-go discussions, project interviews, and proposals (including serving as the lead for pricing project budgets)
• Assist in resolving invoicing and accounts receivable issues on assigned projects in a timely manner
• Coordinate recruitment needs with Human Resources and serve as an active participant in the interview and hiring process
• Participate in professional societies and become actively involved as a board or committee member
• Remain current with advances in related industry concepts, practices, and procedures and pursue appropriate certifications and/or technical knowledge to build credibility among clients, peers, and staff
• Participate in the HRV safety committee, and ensure safety practices are being adhered to by inspection staff

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in precast/prestressed concrete fabrication processes or bridge/highway construction, management, sales, etc.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Material Science, or a related field of study
• OR an equivalent combination of experience and education
• ACI & PCI certifications a plus 
• Knowledge of concrete fabrication and/or bridge/highway construction practices
• Ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Entrepreneurial outlook
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• AWS CWI certification a plus
• Current and valid driver’s license

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package (Med, Den, Vis, LTD, Life)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Opportunities for Training & Development

Physical Activities:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions
• Ability to travel (10% - 25% of time) domestically within the United States
• May be exposed to client industrial sites with hazardous conditions

HRV Conformance Verification Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

HRV promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

HRV is a smoke-free environment and as such, prohibits smoking in all facilities.

HRV is a drug-free workplace.

Qualified candidates send resume to: Samantha E. Heirendt, Human Resource Generalist, sheirendt@hrvinc.com

Do you drive by buildings and wonder, how’d they do that?  Do you look at a building and know how they did that?

Mid-States Concrete Industries is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented, highly motivated, and exceptionally positive Project Engineer (PE, SE, EIT) with precast concrete knowledge and experience.

The rock star Project Engineer is passionate and confident in their ability to work as a team to create a successful project – for multiple projects at a time.  The ideal candidate possesses top-notch leadership skills, awesome communication skills and the can-do attitude necessary to transform construction documents into the multi-family apartment building a newlywed couple calls their first home, while meeting deadlines.

We’re a team, so come with an excellent work ethic, integrity, and willingness to take initiative and speak up with your ideas.

A day in the life of a Project Engineer will include working with the team to start a project off right; asking the questions necessary to ensure the success of a project; sorting out all RFIs prior to beginning engineering; reviewing drawings, calcs, and piece tickets; generating computations; and working on three-to-five projects at a time.

A four-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is a must, as is precast knowledge.  The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running.

At Mid-States Concrete, we live The Mid-States Way every day and believe that being a little weird is a good thing, so a good sense of humor is a must.  Our vision is to change the world by being the safest and most innovative precast building company.  Are you the one to help us do that? Visit msprecast.com to learn more.

Project Engineer  

Job Summary:

This position has duties and responsibilities in the following areas: to prepare computations and be responsible for drawings for precast concrete components and structures while maintaining a primary focus on public safety, cost, and schedule.  To provide support and direction to project designers and project leaders in order to facilitate timely progress on assigned projects.  To work with and assist sales, production, quality control, project managers, field personnel, contractors, architects, and engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare structural computations for precast components, precast structures, and any associated connections.
• Specify design requirements for precast components, precast structures, and any associated connections.
• Submit RFIs as needed to complete the computations and needed to specify design requirements.
• Check submittal drawings prepared by project designer for conformance with the intent of contract documents and the specified design requirements.
• Check erection drawings prepared by project designer for release to production.
• Check production drawings for conformance with erection drawings and specified design requirements.
• Evaluate and resolve discrepancy reports.
• Communicate with Project Team as necessary for successful completion of assigned projects.
• Coordinate accurate estimated completion dates with Project Leaders and Project Managers.
• Work internally with production, purchasing & installation team members to aid and resolve project issues.
• Actively work with Senior Structural Engineer to create tools to increase productivity.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Ability to prepare structural precast computations.
• Understanding of building code requirements.
• AutoCAD drafting skills.
• Employee must be detail orientated.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent understanding of construction processes (architectural drawings, details, and constructability).
• Possess great organizational skills.
• Be proficient with MS office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Be proficient with engineering software.
• Exhibit a strong willingness to learn.
• To obtain and maintain licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Have the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to such tasks as structural analysis of building systems and components.

Still reading?  Send your resume to careers@msprecast.com.