The Foth Companies

Construction Engineer

The Foth Companies  •  Des Moines, IA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers



This Construction Engineer role provides the opportunity to serve as the primary face of Foth for one of our largest infrastructure clients in a fast‑paced aviation civil environment. Based in our Des Moines, IA office, you’ll support and execute construction efforts across multiple active projects while partnering closely with a client who values Foth for our responsiveness, collaboration, and ability to deliver when it matters most. Responsiveness and proactive communication are critical to success in this highly visible role. As a mid‑size engineering firm, Foth offers the opportunity for increased visibility, meaningful ownership of work, and clear paths for professional growth and development within a highly collaborative team environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform construction administration, observation, and leadership activities, including coordination of construction activities between our design team, our construction observers, the contractors, and the client.
  • Support construction observers with resolution of construction technical issues.
  • Manage and coordinate construction schedules with airport operations.
  • Engage in planning and design activities during low construction activity periods.
  • Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with project engineers and contractors
  • Conduct project constructability reviews to support planning and bidding elements of the project
  • Oversee regulatory compliance with the FAA and other regulatory entities.
  • Organize and conduct weekly project progress meetings with the PM, client, and contractors
  • Ensure adherence to project specifications
  • Ability to work limited nights and weekends to support client requests/projects

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent technical experience
  • Minimum 5 years of construction management/administration experience in aviation or municipal infrastructure construction
  • Previous software experience with ProCore, Appia, Submittal Exchange or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of construction management and administrative experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

The Foth Companies

About The Foth Companies

By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 750+ members in 31 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
De Pere, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1938
Website
foth.com
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