Construction Engineer

## Description

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| ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. **CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER** Office-Based Support Role | Construction Department | Exempt |

**POSITION DETAILS**

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| **Reports To:** | Construction Manager / VP of Construction |

| **FLSA Status:** | Exempt |

| **Location:** | Office-Based (50–75%) | Field / Project Sites (25–50%) |

| **Travel:** | As required by project needs |

| **Department:** | Construction |

**WHO WE ARE**

ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. is a specialized engineering and construction firm delivering complex industrial projects across the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial sectors. We are a team of technically driven, safety-focused professionals who take pride in building things right — on time, on budget, and without shortcuts.

We are growing, and we are looking for high-caliber engineers who want to own their work, build their career, and make a real impact on project outcomes. If you are someone who holds yourself to a high standard, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and brings both technical precision and practical judgment — we want to talk to you.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We are hiring a Construction Engineer (Office-Based) to serve as a critical technical and operational backbone of our Construction Department. This is not a passive support role — you will be the engine behind project controls, scheduling, estimating, reporting, and technical coordination that keeps our projects on track from kick-off to closeout.

You will work closely with Project Managers, field supervision, estimators, engineers, and clients on a daily basis. Your analytical horsepower, communication skills, and ability to manage complexity will be visible and valued at every level of the organization.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**

**Preconstruction & Project Setup**

• Lead and support preconstruction planning: scope development, constructability reviews, and project kick-off coordination.
• Collaborate with PMs, estimators, and clients to define requirements, milestones, and deliverables before mobilization.
• Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and construction sequencing strategies.
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and P&IDs to identify risks and inform cost and schedule planning.

**Scheduling & Project Controls**

• Build, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project — including critical path, float analysis, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with field supervision to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with actual progress.
• Identify, communicate, and drive mitigation of schedule risks and delays.

**Estimating & Cost Management**

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bid packages for new projects, change orders, and scope additions.
• Maintain project budgets; track committed costs, actuals, and forecast-to-complete throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor spend rates against budget; flag variances early and support corrective action planning.
• Support bid preparation, subcontractor scoping, and vendor negotiations.

**KPIs, Reporting & Analytics**

• Track and report project KPIs: Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI), earned value, safety, and quality metrics.
• Prepare clear, concise project status reports and dashboards for leadership and client consumption.
• Analyze project data to surface trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities — backed by evidence, not guesswork.

**Technical Support & RFI Management**

• Review, prepare, and coordinate timely RFI responses across field crews, subcontractors, and clients.
• Coordinate with engineering design teams to resolve technical questions, design discrepancies, and constructability issues.
• Support development and review of method statements, work plans, and technical submittals.

**Department & Team Support**

• Serve as an internal resource for planning, technical, and operational matters across the Construction Department.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of department processes, templates, and standard operating procedures.
• Support subcontractor pre-qualification, selection, and performance management.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior project staff.

**WHY ZAP**

At ZAP, you are not a number on a project roster. You will have real responsibility, real visibility, and real opportunity to grow. We invest in our people, promote from within, and build careers alongside the projects we deliver.

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| **Technical Work That Matters** Complex industrial projects where your engineering judgment makes a difference — every day. | **A Culture of Accountability** We hold ourselves to high standards. You will be surrounded by people who do the same. |

| **Growth & Advancement** A direct path to senior project engineer, project manager, and construction leadership roles. | **Safety is Non-Negotiable** We protect our people. Safety is embedded in everything we plan, design, and build. |

## Qualifications

**COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS**

A-players in this role demonstrate consistent mastery across the following ten competencies. These are not aspirational — they are the standard we hire and retain to.

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| **01** | **Technical Engineering Acumen** | Applies engineering fundamentals and knowledge of construction methods, materials, and systems to solve technical problems, review documents, and guide field execution with confidence. |

| **02** | **Project Controls Mastery** | Builds, owns, and drives project schedules (CPM/P6/MSP), cost tracking, earned value, and KPI reporting — turning raw data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and clients. |

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