DEA's is looking for a full-time Construction Services Manager to join our Construction Engineering Services (CES) group in our Bellevue, WA office. As the Construction Services Manager, the duties will be to serve as the owner's representative to monitor and oversee field work to be performed by contractors and specialty subcontractors for our clients. Depending upon background and skills, may have opportunities in project design during non-construction season work.

Construction Phase:

• Interpreting contract plans and specifications for roadway and bridge construction to ensure contract compliance;
• Verifying the quality of field tested materials incorporated into the project by the contractor, such as soil, crushed aggregates, Portland Cement Concrete, and Asphalt Concrete are within specifications;
• Inspecting the quality of materials being placed and the contractor methods of construction to ensure compliance to specifications;
• Assuring that the Contractor's Quality Compliance program meets required standards and specifications for each project;
• Randomly inspecting for proper sampling and testing procedures and confirm technician certifications;
• Assuring product compliance samples are collected and submitted;
• Inspecting, monitoring, and documenting construction work to assure that the work performed is in close conformance to the Plans and Specifications, rejecting work that does not meet contract requirements;
• Documenting quality and quantity of work using General Daily Progress Reports, Pay Notes, Field Inspection Reports, digital photos, etc;
• Acting as the representative of the Client in communications with the Contractor, public, and other interested parties.

• Preparing and maintaining test summary sheets on each project for materials incorporated into the project;
• Reviewing contractor test reports for completeness, accuracy, and acceptability;
• Calculating price adjustments for incorporated materials;
• Reviewing preliminary and advanced plans for appropriate material specifications;
• Tracking and logging RFI's and submittals from Clients and Contractors
• Preparing contractor monthly progress payments, or reviewing contractor submitted requests for payments;
• Checking and organizing pay notes from inspectors;
• Preparing for and assist in Agency and Client audits of project documentation;
• Assisting in preparing Contract Change Orders.

Design Phase:

• Preparing construction schedules and/or construction estimates;
• Performing constructability reviews at specific points during project design;
• Assisting in design of traffic control plans (including pedestrian detours) for design projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management
• Heavy construction experience with Highways, Bridges, Paving, and Utilities
• 5+ years of construction experience
• Good Driving Record

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.