Full Job Description
We are currently looking for a Resident Project Engineer to oversee the Goshen Tunnel Rehab Project. The project consists of rehabilitating and enlarging two nearly 100-year-old irrigation tunnels to an 18-foot diameter, along with associated portal structures. Located near Torrington Wyoming, the tunnels provide irrigation water to Easter Wyoming and Western Nebraska. The work is split between two contractors, with portal construction delivered via Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and tunneling performed under a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract. Tunneling will occur over two non-irrigation seasons (September-May).
In the role of Resident Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
- Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
- Review construction materials for Contract compliance
- Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
- Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
- Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
- Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
- Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
- Assist with project audit/closeout
- Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager
- Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants
- This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.
- This position is subject to a governmental background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Tunneling experience / geotechnical engineering
- Construction administration experience
- Construction schedule reviews
- Scope reviews
- Perform constructability reviews and value engineering, cost estimating, submittals, RFI's, FO, CPR's, CO, Pay Applications.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
- Ability to interpret construction schedules
- Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
- Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
- Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
- Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position