Project Engineer

About This Role

This Project Engineer role involves planning, developing, managing, and coordinating engineering activities for construction projects, ensuring compliance with company and contract requirements to support overall construction schedules. The position also provides technical support and resolves field construction problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering activities to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
• Support the development, updating, and approval of construction schedules
• Provide technical support for construction efforts including design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews
• Interface with all on-site departments to resolve problems and to ensure quality of construction, project safety, and adherence to project specifications
• Supervise field layout and surveying activities
• Observe workflow, anticipate potential schedule changes, and coordinate with superintendents on material delivery and schedule adherence
• Review change order drawings and specifications; develop, track and negotiate proposals and change orders
• Assist in preparation of bids, including take-offs, requests for pricing, project set up, quality control, and design reviews
• Review, analyze, and resolve field construction problems and discrepancies
• Advise the Project Manager of serious schedule conflicts and problems, and work with field supervision to resolve them
• Analyze permanent material requirements, solicit quotations, and prepare formal purchase agreements
• Develop requirements for specialized equipment and work with vendors to obtain customized equipment
• Support/assist with monitoring and forecasting of project costs and revenues; assist with development of new methods to improve costs
• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents
• Handle business correspondence, billing, and financial reporting

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction industry engineering experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management (or extensive experience in military, railroad/construction, or related field)
• Solid knowledge of surveying, equipment applications, and overall engineering
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and recognize safety standards and issues
• Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and employees
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to successfully execute decisions
• Ability to grasp facts, processes, and procedures quickly in a rapidly changing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management
• A minimum of 3 years of construction industry engineering experience

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits