Project Engineer - Transportation

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bryna Rabin Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year A bit about us: We are a 100% employee-owned, $1B NATIONWIDE construction contractor specializing in Civil and Industrial Construction that has been going above and beyond for our clients for over 120 years We provide planning, program management, preconstruction, general contracting and construction management. Our expertise is in all heavy civil mass earthwork and grading, aggregates, underground utilities, bridges and structures. Why join us? We Value our Employee Owners Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly) Bonus Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day Flexible Time Off (FTO) Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Workplace Wellness Programs Mental Health Program Life and Disability Insurance Employee-Owner Perks Educational Assistance Job Details Job Summary The Project Engineer is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step I is the entry level for individuals with a minimum of experience in this position. Step II is used for employees with 3 years of experience in this position, or with experience on larger and more complex projects. The 'Senior' step is used for employees with more than 6 years of experience and/or experience on significantly larger or more complex projects. Key Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process. 2. Develops a procurement schedule and integrates it with the project CPM schedule. Procures necessary material and equipment. Coordinates submittals with other trades. Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents. 3. Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications. Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility. 4. Maintains "As-built" contract documents. Compiles close-out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job-specific items required by the specifications. 5. May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participates in takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required. 6. Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project. 7. Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms and coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings as well as maintaining various project logs. 8. Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner. Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel. Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner. 9. Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis. Minimum Job Requirements 1. An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units, is required. 2. Four-year construction? related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience. 3. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines. Should have the skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if so required. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.