Construction Administrator

The Gateway Engineers, Inc.

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 17 days ago

    Highlights

    We support our team with unique perks like fresh meals, mobile car detailing, fitness watch subsidies, in-office dental exams, a walking trail, indoor golf simulator, and a collaborative, open office environment. Gateway Engineers is a multi-million-dollar, full-service civil engineering consulting firm with ~240 employees across Pittsburgh, PA, Butler, PA, and Raleigh, NC.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsburgh, PA

    Description

    This position is full-time in person.

    Gateway Engineers is a multi-million-dollar, full-service civil engineering consulting firm with ~240 employees across Pittsburgh, PA, Butler, PA, and Raleigh, NC.

    Our mission is to help clients reach a higher level of success through knowledge, experience, and responsiveness. Our employees work alongside 85+ registered professionals and over 45 project managers, fostering growth through performance-based compensation, professional development, and our Act Well / Eat Well / Think Well mindset.

    We support our team with unique perks like fresh meals, mobile car detailing, fitness watch subsidies, in-office dental exams, a walking trail, indoor golf simulator, and a collaborative, open office environment.

    What we offer:

    • No cost health insurance
    • Dental and vision insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
    • Quarterly performance bonuses
    • PTO and 8 paid holidays
    • 401(k) match & 401(k) Roth and Profit Sharing
    • Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
    • Company paid professional society memberships & professional licensure registration fees
    • Employee referral program

    The ideal candidate will have knowledge of or be willing to learn:

    • Construction administration for municipal and site civil projects, including the change order process, contractor applications for payment, and project closeout procedures.
    • Review and approval of shop drawings, and evaluation of product and material substitutions for compliance with the contract documents.
    • Interpretation of contract documents, plans, and specifications.
    • Site observations and reporting, including verifying that work progress complies with the plans and specifications.
    • Inspection and testing of materials delivered and installed, and confirming work quality meets compliance standards and specifications.
    • Municipal engineering support, including bid documentation, specifications, cost estimation, and constructability review.
    • Regulatory compliance for municipal and site civil projects, and grant writing support.
    • Constructability and cost estimation for site civil design.

    This opportunity requires:

    Experience

    • 10+ years of experience with construction administration, including change orders, pay applications, shop drawing review, and project closeout.
    • Experience with municipal engineering projects, including bid documentation, specifications, and cost estimating.
    • Experience performing site observations and inspections, and preparing field reports.
    • Ability to read and interpret contract documents, plans, and technical specifications.
    • Knowledge of utility design and site civil design concepts.
    • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and grant funding processes.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and constructability issues.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Education

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

    License / Certification

    • A plus, if this person is a Professional Engineer (PE), or holds related inspection or testing certifications.

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