Current employer opening
Civil Engineer opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, LA, focused on construction management work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-award surveys to assess prospective contractors’ qualifications and prepare supporting reports.
- Monitor daily construction reports to verify contract progress, quantities, and cost changes against contract requirements.
- Review project funding and actual costs to identify significant variances in construction progress.
- Review construction plans and specifications to identify design requirements and potential issues before work begins.
- Inspect construction work to resolve complex field problems and verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.
- Prepare cost estimates for claims and contract changes using detailed quantities, prices, and cost analyses.
- Recommend contract changes based on feasibility, workmanship, cost, and standard construction practices.
- Negotiate construction contracts, claims, and contract changes when field offices need additional support.
Read the complete employer listing and apply
Source verified through the USAJOBS Search API, the federal government's official job site, on November 14, 2026.
Role overview
Civil Engineer opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, LA, focused on construction management work. The work may include construction coordination, scheduling, field documentation, quality oversight, and project delivery. This is a senior-level opportunity with a PE requirement. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.
