JOB SUMMARYThe Project Engineer serves as the project technical lead managing the day-to-day operations of assigned projects including management of staff, contracts, and clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Coordinates with the Project Manager to plan and proactively manage constructions projects, to achieve quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives.
- Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and any other documentation associated with constructing buildings and sitework
- Assists in managing field superintendent daily work plans, track jobsite progress, and labor requirements.
- Assists with owner/client interface.
- Efficiently facilitates team and client meetings, as required.
- Periodically visit the jobsite to inspect and provide technical support.
- Co-manage contracts for subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers and coordinates with the Contracts Department, as required.
- Assist with directing subcontractors, suppliers, architect/engineers.
- Review/approve project related material purchasing.
- Interface with Equipment Manager on internal/external equipment rentals.
- Assist project managers in disputes negotiation.
- Drafts serial letters to clients and subcontractors.
- Draft change order requests to owners.
- Manages document control process.
- Reviews project documents, conditions to develop multidiscipline material takeoffs, evaluation of labor requirements, subcontractor cost proposals and estimates.
- Conduct subcontractor quote comparison and coordinates with Contracts Department on award.
- Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract.
- Assist with estimate bid risk analysis.
- Assist with technical narratives and proposals.
- Assist with final estimate and proposal documents.
- Assists with enforcing quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Accountable for preparing complete, accurate and timely submittal logs based on project drawings and specifications.
- Approves all material submittals prior to purchasing materials.
- Ensures construction safety rules and regulations are observed and safety documentation is complete and filed.
- Lead by example and support Zero-Incident culture.
- Review and update Site Specific Safety Plans.
- Draft Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
- Co-manage the cost control effort of the project through approving expenditures, labor reporting and materials receiving.
- Manages project budget with approval from the project manager and general manager.
- Analyzes project profitability.
- Actively manages construction CPM schedule and regular schedule updates.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Ability and willingness to abide by the company's code of conduct, policies, and procedures.
- Comply, understand, and support the company's safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively.
- Knowledge of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarm, with the ability to investigate Operations and Maintenance manuals to schedule routine maintenance and build an inventory of critical spares.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS- Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
- Decision Quality - Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.
- Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
- Conflict Management - Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal noise.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, architecture, or construction/project management.
- Equivalent experience in the construction industry can be used in lieu of education.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred
- Five (5) years' construction experience with project management exposure.
- Thorough understanding of construction contract requirements.
- Experience with Vista Construction Software.
- Experience with CPM scheduling using Primavera P6.
- USACE CQC training.
- USACE RMS training and experience.
- Possess strong computer skills, Proficient with all MS Office products, scheduling software (Primavera P6 and MS Project).
- State of Alaska CESCL Certification - Current
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands of the job require regular talking and hearing, frequent sitting, reaching, and using hands. Occasionally, the employee must stand, walk, climb, balance, and lift up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities include adjusting focus. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment will be split between office environment and field environment. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the field environment can be loud and require an understanding of safety protocols and self-awareness working around heavy equipment and personnel.
NOTE: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It outlines the main functions, required knowledge and skills, and responsibilities of the position but is not an exhaustive list of all work requirements.
ASRC Construction is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.
