The Project Engineer supports planning, coordination, and delivery of heavy-civil works on the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project. The role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to drive schedule, quality, cost control, and compliance. Responsibilities span submittals, RFIs, procurement, change management, progress/payment, and field support to keep work packages moving safely and efficiently.
The Project Engineer key responsibilities are:
- Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, and field crews on project deliverables and daily execution
- Process/manage material deliveries; verify quantity/quality and contract compliance
- Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material purchase orders/contracts in coordination with project leadership
- Assist in developing, updating, and reporting on the project schedule (e.g., three-week look-aheads; weekly owner/management updates)
- Coordinate, track, and schedule shop drawings and submittals; maintain a complete, current log (submittals, approvals, re-submittals, transmittals, and dates)
- Initiate and manage RFIs to resolve design and field issues; distribute responses and track impacts
- Maintain a high level of involvement in the cost control system, including quantity tracking, coding, and analysis of construction costs
- Participate in monthly forecasting of revenue and cost accruals; support earned-value/progress reporting
- Accumulate data and prepare monthly pay estimates; coordinate with accounting on invoicing for materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- Process and estimate change orders as directed by the Project Manager; document scope, pricing, and schedule effects
- Review required certificates and permits; confirm compliance prior to work
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and support a safe, compliant work environment; enforce company and site safety policies
- Coordinate subcontractor work methods, sequencing, and crew needs to align with schedule and quality requirements
- Prepare and manage three-week work plans; promptly flag risk elements (production, materials, equipment/process) that could affect budget or schedule and propose mitigations
- Evaluate daily production against schedule and budget projections to accurately track performance
- Other duties as assigned to support successful delivery
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
- Heavy-civil construction background with 8+ years of field/engineering experience; MTA experience is a plus
- Previous large-scale design build experience, tunnel projects strongly preferred
- Experience using construction management software (e.g., Procore, e-Builder, or similar)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Bluebeam; familiarity with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 is a plus
- Exposure to BIM, AutoCAD, or 3D model viewers (e.g., Navisworks) is desirable
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Experience with resource/production monitoring (cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and structures
- Ability to identify budget and cost drivers and recommend options to mitigate project delays
- Knowledge of design-build and alternative delivery methods
- Familiarity with financial reporting, quantity tracking, and cost coding
- Working knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management (e.g., Primavera P6 or similar preferred)
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