Lead Engineer (As dispatched by the Union)

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team.

We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders.

You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals.

You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

Job Summary :

The Lead Engineer provides overall project leadership including not limited to job site safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, and assisting in cost control.

The job site foreman is a key participant in the relationship with the contractor, other contractors, company, and clients.

A successful foreman will possess a solid work ethic, be a role model who leads by example, able motivate and mentor crew members, and takes responsibility with integrity and honesty.

This position is dedicated to the NW / HSD area office in support of their operations. The NW / HSD Area Lead will work in an office setting with time traveling to different project sites for different durations based on inspection and audit needs.

This position will work directly for the Regional HSE Manager and work closely with the NW / HSD management team to facilitate project and shop safety needs.

Ideal Candidate : Core Attributes :

Core Attributes :

Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up.

We take on challenges that nobody else can or will.

Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play.

We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.

Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option.

We are obsessed with doing our best and we do what it takes to win.

Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics.

We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.

Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first look in the mirror before we look out the window . We ask, what could I have done differently?

and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. Me first belongs here.

Education :

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Experience :

5 - 7 years Superintendent / Foreman experience in the construction industry

Full understanding of high-end carpentry installation techniques and standards.

Knowledge of construction methods and OSHA construction regulations

Computer skills required : MS office

Skills :

Detailed knowledge of concrete construction procedures and OSHA guidelines.

Experience with blueprint reading, concrete finishing, and managing crews.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent verbal communications skills and ability to foster relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

Strong creative problem-solving skills.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations, in a dynamic, unstructured, fast paced work environment.

Responsibilities :

Daily coordination of crews and assigns crew tasks. Ensures the right resource to do the job.

Evaluates crew capability, training and coaching to ensure the crew meets required levels of quality. Facilitates mentoring of apprentices by Carpenters.

Setting and maintaining work standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity.

Maintains the tool and material inventory is available and complete to minimize disruption in work or schedule delay.

Provides interpretation of plans and specifications for construction clarity.

Communicates general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for each crew.

Identifies, verifies, and reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews & subcontractors to the Superintendent.

Reviews and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules.

Accountable for ensuring work meets Ballard’s standard of excellence and implementing work processes to improve productivity and quality.

Accountable for ensuring that work completed meets and / or exceeds company standards.

Responsible for implementing work processes to improve productivity and product quality

Oversees the execution of work including quality and production by ensuring crew work to the job specifications and follow drawings

Identifies needs for crew safety training and facilitates delivery of training. Ensures timely responses, actions, and corrections to any safety issues / needs.

Participates in and monitors safety meetings .

Physical Demands / Working Environment :

The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment / large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites.

Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, safety glasses, personal flotation devices, respirators, etc.)

Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds.

Must be capable of walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.

Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.

Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40' - 50'.

Working in confined spaces and elevated heights.

Adapting to extreme temperature changes and site conditions.

Union Rates : $25-$45 / per hour

$25-$45 / per hour

Benefits :

Ballard offers a strong benefit package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

When you become eligible, benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match, and more!

EEO Statement :

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.

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