Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.
Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with like-minded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular about who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!
Job Summary:
This position will be performing engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction activities.
Ideal Candidate:
Core Attributes:
- Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can or will.
- Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of like-minded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
- Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed with doing our best and we do what it takes to win.
- Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
- Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask, “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or related field.
Experience:
- 1 – 3 years working as a Field Engineer in the construction industry.
- Heavy Civil/Infrastructure experience preferred.
- Proficient with a wide range of software including AutoCAD, Blue Beam, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills:
- Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to use mathematics and scientific rules/methods to solve problems.
- Ability to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to complete a project.
- Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, telephone, email, and presentations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; excellent verbal communications skills and ability to foster relationships with employees at all levels within the organization; ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives, and strong creative problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations, in a dynamic fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, contractual documents, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
- Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
- Plan and design temporary structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- Develop work plans and hazard analysis plans for crews to follow to safely execute the work.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and productivity goals.
- Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel.
- Develop and maintain resource loaded project schedules.
- Manage project document control.
- Manage procurement of materials and consumables, including vendor pre-qualifications and development of RFQs.
- Act as a Quality Control / Quality Assurance representative as required.
- Organize and manage subcontractors.
- Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.
Physical Demands / Working Environment:
- Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions.
- Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.).
- Will travel on various land, water, and aircraft.
- Will sit and stand for several hours at a time.
- Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for various periods of time.
- Ability to relocate as needed.
Benefits:
Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, PTO, 401K Plan with employer match, paid holidays, and so much more!
EEO Statement:
Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.
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