Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•Virginia Beach, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services, including project observation, quality assurance, contract administration, and reporting to government personnel. The role supports delivery of construction projects by implementing government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies, and assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position is based in Richmond, Kentucky, and requires U.S. citizenship, a federal background review, and a drug screen. The Project Engineer oversees construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities; monitors project progress through field surveillance; and prepares daily reports and Quality Assurance Reports. The role reviews contractor plans, schedules, submittals, payment requests, and quality control documentation; verifies construction work, testing, materials, workmanship, safety, and contract compliance; and advises government personnel on engineering and construction issues. The position also supports meetings, labor standards reviews, permits and site coordination, change proposals and modifications, cost and time estimates, negotiations, project records, as-built drawing reviews, and project closeout. It includes Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability reviews and review of A/E designer recommendations and contractor submittals.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
At least seven years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
Knowledge of construction quality assurance, quality control procedures, contract administration, and construction safety requirements.
Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, project schedules, daily reports, and progress payment requests.
Ability to monitor construction progress, identify design and construction issues, and ensure work complies with contract requirements.
Experience assisting with contract modifications, cost estimates, contractor proposals, and project closeout activities.
Familiarity with building systems, including fire protection and alarm systems, HVAC, electrical systems, utilities, storm drainage, and energy monitoring systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare reports and coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting USACE, DoD, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
Experience with military facilities, ammunition storage facilities, or other secure government facilities.
Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, if applicable to the contract.
Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor assigned projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports covering progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, investigate contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, recommend solutions to conflicting requirements, and advise government personnel on contract compliance and environmental considerations.
Review construction schedules, progress, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payments reflect work performed.
Identify and recommend actions concerning factors delaying project progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality control, safety, schedule, pricing, environmental, asbestos, and submittal documents for compliance with contract requirements and good practices.
Review contractor daily quality control reports and conduct quality assurance inspections and surveillance to verify compliance with the USACE three-phase quality control system, contractor programs, and contract requirements.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections.
Submit daily Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, emphasizing deficiencies.
Track deficiencies, field problems, and RFIs; verify corrective actions and document findings in QARs.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify quality control tests and results; coordinate quality assurance soils and concrete tests; prepare written test reports; and monitor contractor quality control and material testing.
Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and special systems with qualified personnel.
Monitor compliance with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), attend contractor safety meetings, and review hazard analyses and safety meeting minutes.
Immediately report life-threatening or serious safety violations.
Attend construction meetings in an advisory capacity, prepare agendas, take notes, and submit meeting minutes.
Assist with labor standards interviews and DD Form 1567, and review contractor payrolls for compliance with trade classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime pay.
Arrange and coordinate requests for passes, outages, excavation and hot work permits, hauling, and delivery routes.
Prepare change proposal requests and Performance Work Statements, and assist in preparing government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule against the government estimate.
Support negotiations for fair and reasonable settlements of contract time extensions and cost increases or decreases.
Prepare final change order documents, including justifications and price negotiation memorandums, for signature, and maintain the contract modification register.
Notify relevant parties of potential claims, disputes, or conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
Maintain orderly project files, including correspondence, meeting records, submittals, inspection and progress reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
Maintain current plans and specifications, including amendments, modifications, clarifications, and significant as-built notations.
Review contractor as-built drawings monthly for accuracy and provide comments.
Participate in pre-final and joint final inspections, take notes, and review and comment on contractor Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Perform BCOES reviews of plans and specifications using engineers experienced in construction projects.
Review A/E designer recommendations for shop drawing and other submittal approvals.
Monitor submittal actions and response timeliness and summarize contractor submittals for government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.