Project Engineer

MEDC: Tribal One•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

An experienced Project Engineer coordinates and completes assigned construction projects, supporting day-to-day operations for Federal Government projects. The role oversees project matters including cost, staffing, scheduling, quality control, safety, risk, customer satisfaction, and procurement. It involves direct communication with owners, contractors, architects, designers, subcontractors, employees, management, and office personnel, and requires professional conduct, strong customer service, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. The position supports the Project Manager and Superintendent in managing project quality, schedules, financial reporting, staff development, risk, safety, customer relationships, and work procurement. The Project Engineer is expected to work independently with minimal oversight, contribute to a team-oriented environment, and travel outside the local area when required. The role is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and pays $65,000 to $80,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Two to four years of experience in a construction project role such as office engineer, project engineer, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Familiarity with construction project practices and procedures and working knowledge of field activities.
Ability to lead and work with others.
Ability to monitor and enforce jobsite safety; OSHA 30 is required.
Strong troubleshooting, mathematics, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and strong documentation and reporting skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor; passion for construction and a team-oriented attitude.
Availability to work holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
Availability to travel outside the local area when required.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Federal government contracting or employment experience is required.
Valid driver’s license that can be maintained.
Must pass and remain compliant with drug-free workplace policies.
Must pass a government background security check and be able to obtain and maintain federal installation security access badges and security clearances.
Ability to function as a responsible team member.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with developing and implementing the project quality control plan.
Ensure submittals comply with project documents and support the goal of completing non-closeout submittals by Third Point.
Create, maintain, and update deficiency, discrepancy, and punch lists.
Help communicate project changes and their implementation.
Track material deliveries and direct office and field engineers to confirm delivered products match approved submittals.
Schedule, track, and review project testing.
Implement BIM day to day, including collision meetings.
Maintain a clean and safe physical environment.
Maintain and distribute the CPM schedule; help develop the submittal log using subcontractor and supplier input.
Provide schedule information to the Superintendent, review milestone schedules, and ensure long-lead items and needed dates are tracked.
Communicate milestones to the project team and manage information flow to support field work, including timely submittals and RFIs.
Assist in creating and distributing four-week look-ahead schedules.
Assist the Project Manager with financial monitoring, reporting, monthly margin analysis projections, and supporting documentation.
Prepare timely, complete, justifiable, and defensible change estimates for Owner presentations at OAC meetings.
Prepare, review, and initiate subcontractor and vendor invoice processing; prepare monthly progress billings for Project Manager review.
Prepare prime and subcontractor change orders for Project Manager review.
Help write, process, and track purchase orders.
Review project personnel timecards and support Certified Payroll requirements.
Develop at least one mentoring relationship with a Superintendent or Project Manager.
Recruit project engineers, office engineers, field engineers, and interns; help establish annual goals for direct reports; conduct annual performance reviews and hold direct reports accountable.
Promote a safe and positive working environment, maintain morale, and verify project team performance.
Confirm insurance certificates, bonding requirements, and signed contracts are in place before the Pre-Construction Conference.
Initiate closeout issues promptly and set and meet deadlines for pricing requests.
Ensure compliance with Tribal One, OSHA, and client safety requirements; support and attend safety orientations; review AHAs and ensure they are available for the Pre-Construction Conference.
Participate in safety inspections and assist the Project Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer with personnel training and accountability regarding the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, and overall jobsite safety.
Run projects professionally and efficiently; communicate with Owners and Designers; prepare change estimates and change orders professionally; return calls and emails within 24 hours and hold the team to that standard.
Deliver work as promised and hold the project team accountable for commitments.
Assist with identifying work opportunities, attend pre-bid site visits, provide estimating services, build subcontractor relationships, and assist with bids and proposals.