Civil Engineer - Construction Services Project Engineer

DLZ Corporation is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving public and private entities across the nation. As a multidisciplinary firm, DLZ provides engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition and materials testing. In 2016, DLZ was named Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest . In addition, DLZ is consistently ranked as one of ENR's Top 150 U.S. Design Firms. Our growth is a testament to the quality of our work and the satisfaction of our clients.

Our mission is to build on our reputation for excellence by becoming the preferred architectural, engineering, and environmental firm . We focus on meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations and are known for our competence, integrity, and contributions to the people and communities we service and in which we live.

DLZ Corporation is looking for a Civil Engineer - Construction Services Project Engineer in Columbus, Ohio.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline engineering projects from planning and procurement through start-up and construction.
• Assist business development efforts.
• Review proposed contracts to determine significant parameters, time schedules and mileposts and define the major task areas.
• Manage the inspection and testing personnel on multiple projects including QA / QC testing. Coordinate and schedule activities in the field, including the maintenance of all field equipment.
• Resolve problems and coordinate the final turnover of the project to the client, as the principal contact with the client throughout the entire project.
• Direct the planning and development of the project scope, procedures, and budget.
• Coordinate all client contact, including correspondence between the company and the client and maintain working relationships at all levels throughout the period of the project.
• Ensure contractual commitments are met and the work is being performed according to the client's instructions.
• Maintain effective relationships with members of all divisions and departments responsible for performing services in connection with the project.
• Review and approve all major change orders and periodically review change order controls to determine their adequacy and whether change orders are current and adequate.
• Control and / or review all project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates and reports. Responsible for quality control over the complete project.
• Monitor fees and budgets, report problems to the appropriate Department and Division Managers.
• Conduct periodic client meetings to review progress and discuss construction and engineering changes to project. Conduct kick-off and in-house progress meetings.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to staff and clients.
• Maintain project files. Obtain client's acceptance of work, coordinate completion of final project paperwork and preparation of final report.
• Review and address health & safety concerns on projects assigned.
• Work with the accounting department to keep billings and receipts current and accurate.
• Be actively involved in civic and professional activities, societies, and organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

At DLZ we offer an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) with an Employee Stock Ownership Program. We also offer an innovative wellness program including gym reimbursement!

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