Project Engineer: Scheduling, Estimating, & Change Order Management

Kimley-Horn • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Project Engineer with 7+ years of scheduling, estimating, and change order management experience to join our Transit team!
The Project Engineer will work on Transit and other types of infrastructure projects throughout the Twin Cities metro area and be responsible for supporting the owner in the following tasks:
Negotiating and writing up detailed change orders
Reviewing contractor’s cost (labor, equipment, and materials) and comparing it to the owner’s independent cost estimate (ICE)
Aligning scope and quantities, developing cost analysis, and negotiating final cost
Account for and document changes to scope elements, including track, pavement, curb and gutter, utilities/drainage, bridges, soil corrections, stations, and more
Review project contractual documents (i.e. specifications, plans/drawings) and develop detailed cost estimates on specific construction activities based on appropriate production rates and assumed construction approach
Review & evaluate contractor submitted time impact analysis schedules for conformity and reasonableness
Develop project construction schedules using critical path method scheduling
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 7 or more years of related experience
• Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera (P6) software and understanding of critical path method scheduling preferred
• Close attention to detail
• Technical writing skills
• Ability to follow procedures
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Systems experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and writing up detailed change orders
• Reviewing contractor’s cost (labor, equipment, and materials) and comparing it to the owner’s independent cost estimate (ICE)
• Aligning scope and quantities, developing cost analysis, and negotiating final cost
• Account for and document changes to scope elements, including track, pavement, curb and gutter, utilities/drainage, bridges, soil corrections, stations, and more
• Review project contractual documents (i.e. specifications, plans/drawings) and develop detailed cost estimates on specific construction activities based on appropriate production rates and assumed construction approach
• Review & evaluate contractor submitted time impact analysis schedules for conformity and reasonableness
• Develop project construction schedules using critical path method scheduling

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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