Civil Engineer

About this position: Serves as technical assistant to the Chief, O&M Section. Performs full range of Project Engineer duties for contracts and projects assigned by the O&M Section Chief. These duties include day to day contract administration, coordination with the assigned Quality Assurance inspectors, and providing technical recommendations and current construction status reports to the O&M Section Chief on Civil Works projects.

Providing technical recommendations and current construction status reports to the Ops and Maintenance Section Chief on Civil Works projects.

Performs the full range of office engineering functions for assigned Civil Works Construction Contracts.

Reviews plans and specifications during biddability, constructability, and operability review prior to advertising period and provides written recommendations to Engineering Division.

Evaluates production capability, method of operations and construction/dredging equipment of low bidder from an engineering standpoint.

Investigates the need for and prepares contract correspondence for change orders.

Prepares government estimates considering conditions at work site, required quantities and current prices and labor rates.

Evaluates Contractors Construction Schedule periodically to determine if Contractor is on schedule

Conducts Staff visits coordinating with required District elements, safety, engineering, etc. and prepares report of Staff Visit.

Monitors the Contractors Accident Prevention Program and stops construction activities if unsafe practices are found.