Who We Are

For over two decades, The Falcon Group’s mission has been to understand our client’s variety of needs, while keeping to their anticipated budget and exceeding their desired results. The Falcon Group’s services include Architectural Services and Civil, Structural, Construction & MEP Engineering Services, and much more.

The Team

Here at The Falcon Group, with 100+ experts, we have made it our mission to deliver exceptional customer service to our diverse client base (multifamily, industrial, commercial, and retail buildings, insurance industry, hospitality & healthcare). With multiple offices across the East Coast, and licensed in NJ, PA, NY, DC, DE, CT, FL, MD, VA and MI, the firm is rapidly growing, so we are always looking to recruit talented professionals. Whether you are looking to hone your craft or pick up new skills and specialties, The Falcon Group is a team to support your professional and personal growth.

Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for a licensed Residential/ Construction Engineer, with 5+ years’ experience to work in the Existing Buildings Renovation / Multi-Family residential consulting / design industry in our Trevose, PA location.  Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate and manage internal kick-off, milestone and closeout meetings for projects.
• Work closely with teams to understand the scope of work, budget, goals, deliverables, and timeline to ensure project success.
• Review drawings, plans and specifications. Perform all kinds of inspections. Supervise testing and interpret results.
• Verify schedules, ensure adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
• Review and approve contractor change orders, applications for payment, and RFIs.
• Conduct on-site assessments and observe construction in-progress.
• Ensure construction in progress is in accordance with construction documents.
• Perform and/or oversee field testing.
• Maintain organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensure they are complete and filed appropriately.
• Prepare written correspondence with clients, contractors, community representatives, etc.
• Conduct investigative field evaluations of civil/structural and/or building envelope issues and prepare evaluation reports. Produce field or evaluation reports.
• Prepare bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Communicate with prospective bidders/contractors to accurately portray work scopes and bid documents.
• Analyze bids and prepare bid tabulations for competitive bidding processes.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and rough-order-of-magnitude cost estimates.
• Design various civil/structural, and/or building envelope details and plans.
• Attend business development functions such as marketing events, business dinners/events, and cross marketing with other offices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform design calculations with the use of design software and perform hand calculations as necessary.
• Act as a professional of record, which involves signing/stamping of construction documents and preparation of municipal/government forms and/or permit applications.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Architecture or Engineering

Work Experience

• Five-years’ or more experience in residential construction, framing and deck design
• Work with existing buildings required.
• Residential multi-family construction experience a must.

Licenses and Certifications

• PE/AIA in PA preferred. Would consider someone close to taking their exam with 3-4 years' experience.
• OSHA 10 hour certified preferred.   
• Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Personal drive, commitment, discipline; the desire to own your project from start to finish.
• Understanding of structural analysis and stability.
• Proficiency with 2-D structural analysis modeling software (such as Enercalc, Tekla Tedds, RISA 2-D, or other simple analysis softwares of equivalent function).
• Familiarity with 3-D structural analysis modeling software and Finite Element Analysis a plus (such as SAP2000, RISA 3-D, RAM Elements, ETABS, or equivalent softwares of similar function).
• Ability to perform hand calculations as needed to verify software outputs or to design structural elements and repairs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other equivalent drafting software.
• Familiarity with AIA standard contract documents and forms.
• Familiarity with CSI MasterSpec specifications and specification writing.
• Experience with building codes, industry standards, and guidelines (such as the ICC Family of model codes, ASCE, ACI, AISC, NDS, ICRI, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication / presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to attend meetings and events, as needed.
• Ability to work individually or with team members and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects require.
• Ability to understand construction documents
• Professional report writing skills required.
• Ability to review code requirements required. 
• Construction observation skills required.
• Ability to:
  • Lift/ Carry up to 40 lbs. (ladders, hammers, harness equipment, etc.).
  • Safely work at heights (fall protection & safety equipment provided).
  • Work on suspended scaffolding on the exterior of the building high above ground (secured and protected)
  • Safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts and other access equipment.

Employee Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, professional work environments and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, where we pay a portion of the premiums.
• Supplement Insurance Options- Life, AD&D, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans. 
• Fully Company funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability benefits.
• 401K- A retirement program where we provide a match up to 3%.
• We offer Paid Holidays, Paid sick time and Vacation days.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Professional Licensing Assistance.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement/ discounts. 
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workers Compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled