Resident Construction Engineer/Technician

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States.

JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Philadelphia Construction Management (CM) Team is seeking Resident Construction Engineers / Technicians to provide as needed CM support services on project assignments for PennDOT, SEPTA, DRPA, and other JMT clients in the Philadelphia region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist client with oversight of all CM support activities, coordinate, and manage project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
• Implement a Project Control System to evaluate and assist in the resolution of all related issues, including major field construction problems, engineering design problems, community and public concerns, review of contractors' submissions, contractors' claims, and revised department strategies and requirements.
• Assist with evaluating the CPM schedule for the construction project in conjunction with the contract documents and the contractor's submitted CPM schedule and monitor progress during construction.
• Coordinate and assist in pre-bid, preconstruction and regular progress meetings for each project and special meetings as required.

Also, assist in the coordination and preparation of agendas, record, document, and issue minutes of all meetings.

• Establish and maintain a system of document control during construction, i.e., correspondence, shop drawings, catalog cuts, submittals, schedules, etc.
• Review cost estimates and coordinate value engineering submissions whether originated by the contractor or the Department.
• Provide claim avoidance evaluations, time impact analysis, and support for claim mitigation or evaluation.
• Facilitate review of contractor's submissions with emphasis upon maintaining the established construction requirements of the client.
• Coordinate and participate in community relations, including personal contacts and community meetings.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Client requested certifications
• Strong Computer proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of roadway construction inspection experience
• Knowledge and experience in roadway construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods, equipment and materials
• Supervisory experience in construction management / inspection situations
• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent / Responsible in Charge role

Preferred Experience

• Experience with local clients
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including :

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more
• Benefits JMT

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed.

Work may be conducted outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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• Client requested certifications
• Strong Computer proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
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