Construction Project Engineer (Jr.)

ATI Inc. • Lexington, KY

3d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

ATI, Inc. is seeking a full-time Construction Project Engineer (Jr.) in the Lexington, Kentucky area. The role supports construction project execution and contract administration, including surveillance of construction projects and reporting findings to a Government client. The position provides engineering and construction management guidance to support project execution and resolution of technical issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction contract administration performing responsibilities similar to those described.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background check in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized skills or knowledge in one or more of the following areas may be required: Life Safety Code (NFPA 101); National Electric Code (NFPA 70); plumbing (IPC); fire protection systems (NFPA 13 and 72); HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB); building commissioning; communications and security; transport/equipment (lifts, elevators, transport systems, pneumatic tube, food service); welding inspection; or painting and metalizing inspection.
• Current OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for construction project execution and contract administration.
• Review contractor plans and documentation—including quality control, safety, environmental protection, asbestos, schedules, CPMs, schedules of values, and submittal registers—and prepare written recommendations regarding compliance and acceptance.
• Attend and support preconstruction meetings, quality control meetings, progress reviews, and other project conferences; prepare agendas, maintain meeting records, and distribute minutes.
• Perform daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance of contractor quality control and safety programs; review daily QC reports and prepare Quality Assurance Reports.
• Verify site conditions, layout, elevations, testing requirements, and compliance with contract specifications before and during construction.
• Coordinate and monitor quality assurance testing for soils, concrete, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems; document and report test results.
• Track deficiencies, corrective actions, field issues, RFIs, and contractor performance.
• Monitor compliance with USACE safety requirements (EM 385-1-1), participate in hazard analyses, review safety documentation, and report serious safety violations and accidents.
• Review contractor progress payment requests, evaluate earned progress, identify schedule impacts, and provide recommendations to the COR.
• Support labor compliance activities, including payroll reviews, labor standards interviews, wage-rate verification, apprentice compliance, restitution calculations, and corrective contractor actions.
• Coordinate project permits, passes, outages, excavation and hot work permits, hauling routes, and delivery logistics.
• Develop Requests for Change Proposals, Performance Work Statements, sketches, and supporting documentation for contract modifications.
• Prepare Government cost estimates and schedule analyses for proposed changes and modifications.
• Conduct technical, cost, and schedule evaluations of contractor proposals; develop negotiation support documentation and objective cost analyses.
• Prepare change order packages and price negotiation memoranda, and maintain modification tracking records.
• Identify, document, and evaluate potential claims, disputes, contract interpretation issues, and requests for equitable adjustment.
• Maintain project records, including correspondence, meeting minutes, submittals, inspection reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
• Maintain current project drawings and specifications, review as-built documentation, and monitor contractor record drawing updates.
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections; develop, track, and verify completion of punch list items before project closeout.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals; coordinate and witness system start-ups, testing, demonstrations, and training activities.
• Draft project correspondence, responses to RFIs, and contract administration documentation for COR signature.
• Perform Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications and provide recommendations.
• Review and process shop drawings, contractor submittals, and material substitutions; maintain submittal tracking and approval records.
• Monitor timeliness of contractor, designer, and stakeholder responses and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Research and interpret contract requirements, codes, specifications, and design documents to support issue resolution and contract compliance.

Benefits

• 11 annual paid holidays and a minimum of 13 days of paid leave.
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, with 75% of premiums paid by the company.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and a 4% employer match.
• Professional development assistance, including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed