Construction Project Engineer (Jr.)

ATI Inc. • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ATI, Inc. is seeking a full-time Construction Project Engineer in the Lexington, Kentucky area. The role supports construction project execution and contract administration for a Government client, including construction surveillance, quality assurance, safety monitoring, technical reviews, and reporting. The position also supports contract modifications, payment reviews, labor compliance, project documentation, inspections, and project closeout. The selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Ability to pass a background check in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Current OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual).
• Specialized knowledge or skills in applicable areas such as 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 systems, welding inspection, and painting and metalizing inspection.

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; prepare written compliance and acceptance recommendations.
• Attend and support project meetings and conferences; prepare agendas, maintain records, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Conduct 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 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.
• Evaluate contractor proposals technically, financially, and for schedule; prepare 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 comprehensive 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 punch list completion before closeout.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals; coordinate and witness system start-ups, testing, demonstrations, and training.
• Draft project correspondence, RFI responses, and contract administration documentation for COR signature.
• Perform Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications and provide recommendations.
• Provide engineering and construction management guidance to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
• Review and process shop drawings, contractor submittals, and material substitutions; maintain tracking and approval records.
• Monitor the 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.

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