Construction Specialist - Construction Services

Posted: Saturday, 05 April 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 05 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/05/2025 13:46:19
Indexed on: 04/05/2025 13:46:19

Location: Philadelphia, PA, 19019, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Urban Engineers, Inc. is hiring!

Description:

Job Details

Job Location: PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $90, 000.00 - $120, 000.00 Salary

Construction Specialist - Construction Services

Urban Engineers is seeking qualified individuals in the Philadelphia Region to join the Construction Services Department as a Construction Specialist. This position will provide key technical support with estimating, constructability, scheduling, and value engineering for heavy highway design and construction projects.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and/or review cost estimates and pre-bid CPM schedules during any stage of design development
  • Review and monitor active construction project baseline and CPM schedule updates
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for a wide variety of projects including highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail designs for internal and external customers
  • Maintain proper documentation for all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews
  • Provide estimating, scheduling and constructability support related to value engineering efforts, change order review, programmatic estimates, risk assessments and project control services
  • Present deliverables to internal and external clients
  • Update and maintain database and computer based office libraries


Requirements :
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Construction Management, or related field is required
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in the contracting and construction management of highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail along with at least 5 years of construction contractor experience
  • Construction drawings and specification interpretation
  • PE license is preferred
  • Familiar with estimating and scheduling software
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent oral, written, communication and organizational skills


Benefits of working at Urban:
  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K and company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Certification Bonus


Apply today!

Pay Rate: $90, 000 - $120, 000 / year

Location(s): Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Remote/Hybrid/On-Site Only

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About Urban: -LH

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for our Clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
QualificationsUrban Engineers is seeking qualified individuals in the Philadelphia Region to join the Construction Services Department as a Construction Specialist. This position will provide key technical support with estimating, constructability, scheduling, and value engineering for heavy highway design and construction projects.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and/or review cost estimates and pre-bid CPM schedules during any stage of design development
  • Review and monitor active construction project baseline and CPM schedule updates
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for a wide variety of projects including highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail designs for internal and external customers
  • Maintain proper documentation for all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews
  • Provide estimating, scheduling and constructability support related to value engineering efforts, change order review, programmatic estimates, risk assessments and project control services
  • Present deliverables to internal and external clients
  • Update and maintain database and computer based office libraries


Requirements :
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Construction Management, or related field is required
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in the contracting and construction management of highway, bridge, marine, transit, and rail along with at least 5 years of construction contractor experience
  • Construction drawings and specification interpretation
  • PE license is preferred
  • Familiar with estimating and scheduling software
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent oral, written, communication and organizational skills


Benefits of working at Urban:
  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K and company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Certification Bonus


Apply today!

Pay Rate: $90, 000 - $120, 000 / year

Location(s): Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia, PA | Remote/Hybrid/On-Site Only

#LI-LH

About Urban: -LH

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for our Clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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