Building Engineer

A civil building engineer's key responsibilities include designing and planning structures, supervising construction, and managing projects from start to finish. They are also responsible for ensuring projects are safe, compliant with regulations, and within budget, which involves site assessments, risk management, and communication with stakeholders.

Design and planning

Create blueprints: Develop detailed construction plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software based on architectural drawings, site reports, and soil composition data.

Conduct site evaluations: Perform site investigations and feasibility studies to assess conditions and potential risks.

Develop technical specifications: Prepare project specifications, schedules, and budgets by calculating labor, material, and other costs.

Ensure compliance: Review and ensure all designs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and prepare necessary permit applications.

Project management and supervision

Oversee construction: Supervise daily on-site activities, ensuring work follows design specifications and safety standards.

Manage resources: Allocate and manage materials, equipment, and labor to keep the project on schedule and within budget.

Track progress: Monitor project progress, resolve design problems, and create status reports.

Quality assurance and safety

Enforce safety standards: Implement and enforce health and safety protocols on the construction site.

Perform inspections: Conduct site inspections to verify that construction specifications and safety standards are being met.

Assess environmental impact: Evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the project.

Communication and collaboration

Liaise with stakeholders: Coordinate with clients, architects, subcontractors, and other team members.

Provide technical expertise: Answer questions and provide engineering information to the project team and stakeholders.

Guide personnel: Guide and train workers and other employees to ensure proper execution of the project.

Job Type: Full-time