Project Engineer, Underground/ Heavy Civil

Atkinson Construction•Bethesda, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. The Role The Project Engineer provides administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, engineers have responsibilities in overall project oversight and may be assigned to a particular section, subcontractor, or other facet(s) of the project.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; or related experience
High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Team player and reliable

Responsibilities

Work with our Tunneling Group on high-profile projects, assisting in planning, organizing, and controlling various elements of the job.
Collaborate with the Project Engineer(s) and Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities, including scoping and take-offs.
Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture
Participate in the TRACK process, attend daily / weekly meetings, and field inspections to reinforce that all levels of the company engage with our safety culture
Speak up and listen up ~ ask open-ended questions and be willing to learn from others
Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.
Stay ahead of the crew's needs and making sure they are efficient in their work
Understand deadlines and material procurement lead times to be able to prioritize daily tasks
Provide prompt, accurate information, notices, and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner
Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input, and propose solutions
Pursue self-development outside of assigned responsibilities
Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate and current budgets, forecasts, and reporting
Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely
Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions