Lead Project Engineer

Kokosing • Morgantown, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Lead Engineer for heavy highway roadway and bridge projects in the Western Pennsylvania or Morgantown area. The role works onsite with the project team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities. It includes managing project engineering personnel and functions, ensuring engineering activities meet company and contract requirements and support the construction schedule, and providing technical support throughout construction. The Lead Engineer also oversees pre-construction services, design-build services, and business development for the project.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, and standards.
• In-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationships between functional units.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• Bridge experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including personnel planning and administration, work assignments, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule using Primavera P6.
• Provide technical support for construction planning and design, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews.
• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and work-controlling documents, including submittals, RFIs, material delivery expediting, subcontractor/vendor payments, and owner pay requests.
• Represent the company, project, and/or department in architect/engineer, client, and project management meetings.
• Coordinate with onsite departments to resolve problems and ensure construction quality in support of the overall project schedule.
• Oversee all pre-construction services, design-build services, and business development for the project.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior