Lead Project Engineer

Kokosing•Carnegie, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for heavy highway roadway and bridge projects in Pennsylvania. The role works onsite with the project team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities. The Lead Project Engineer manages project engineering activities and related personnel functions, ensuring engineering work complies with company and contract requirements and supports the construction schedule. The position provides technical support for construction planning and design, resolves and documents design conflicts, administers engineering procedures and project-control documents, represents the company in project meetings, and coordinates with onsite departments to support construction quality and schedule. The role also oversees pre-construction services, design-build services, and project business development.

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.

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, including 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 project schedule.
Oversee pre-construction services, design-build services, and business development for the project.
Perform additional assignments as directed by a supervisor.