Senior Project Engineer - Heavy Civil

The Senior Project Engineer assists and supports the Project Manager on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision, performs routine daily activities, gathers, and distributes information. The Senior Project Engineer must be flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. Senior Project Engineers may be assigned to specific work activities relating to Underground or Paving divisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compile/maintain conformed project documents
• Maintain Project PlanGrid/Viewpoint system
• Develop/maintain list of contract required submittals per the Specifications
• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute Submittals
• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute RFIs
• Attend project meetings
• Develop As-Built Plan-set and maintain as-builts throughout life of the contract
• Assist and/or complete project close-out
• Review timecards on a daily basis for accuracy of hours reported, cost codes utilized, and quantities claimed.
• Field measure quantities, alongside foreman, to ensure accurate reporting on a daily basis.
• Prepare RFI’s in conjunction with Foreman/Superintendent for issues encountered in the field.
• Perform plan take-offs, mark-ups, color-ups, highlights using BlueBeam to assist operations staff.
• Perform job safety inspections with foreman – twice per month for each job
• Attend weekly tailgate safety meetings – once per month for each job
• Perform SWPPP Inspections for all weekly, pre/post/during, REAP, etc. On applicable projects
• Develop & update Weekly Construction Schedules, with Foreman/Superintendent/PM input
• Develop & update Critical Path Schedule, with PM oversight
• Coordinate trade subcontractors for work sequence/schedule
• Assist Foreman/Superintendent with ordering of material deliveries to project site
• Identify/order/track long lead material procurements to conform to project schedule
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Assemble material backup tags, assign phase codes, and scan into job folder
• Review/approve invoices in Spectrum
• Develop/maintain material tracking logs for construction materials (concrete, aggregates, asphalt, etc)
• Attend project meetings
• Develop Traffic Control Plans, Site Work Plans, etc. As required on contracts
• Develop/budgeting of Change Requests
• Develop daily/weekly cost summaries and review with Foreman/Superintendent/PM
• Perform Field Quality Control inspections, along with QC/QA Subcontractor.
• Schedule/coordinate QC Inspections in conjunction with Project Schedule.
• Draft & submit PO/SA/SC Requests for Projects
• Manage project close-out procedures
• Maintain prioritized To-Do list, reviewed/updated with Project Manager on a weekly basis.
• Track & development of Cost Proposals

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines:

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products;
• Knowledge of Primavera;
• Broad understanding of industry;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Basic math/accounting skills;
• Functions effectively as part of a team;
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times;
• Ability to understand and follow directions;
• Good time management skills and organizational skills;
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent;
• 4+ years experience in Project Engineer and heavy civil preferred.
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development