Project Engineer

Overview

Join our $61M Central Park Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project, a high-profile NYC DEP infrastructure modernization effort focused on improving dam safety, embankment stabilization, utility upgrades, sewer rehabilitation, and restoration of historic gatehouses. This complex, multidisciplinary project combines heavy civil construction, environmental compliance, and landmark preservation work to enhance the long-term reliability and performance of one of New York City's most iconic infrastructure assets.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
• Review all shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. 
• Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting. 
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manage all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work. 
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. 
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• 5+ years construction engineering experience required.
• Significant DEP experience and familiarity with DEP standards, approvals, documentation, and coordination processes required
• Experience supporting heavy civil, dam, reservoir, or water infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong project administration skills, including submittals, RFIs, work plans, and project documentation.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, SWPPP requirements, and health and safety regulations.
• Experience coordinating civil, mechanical, utility, and rehabilitation construction activities preferred
• Experience in resource monitoring techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and/or structures preferred.
• Specialized, technical knowledge of design build or other alternative build techniques.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Salary MinUSD $115,000.00/Yr. Salary MaxUSD $135,000.00/Yr.