Project Engineer

NIRA•Washington, DC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

NIRA, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical support to a program office at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Headquarters in Washington, DC. This role involves working in a hybrid environment, collaborating closely with FAA stakeholders on a nationwide portfolio of design, engineering, and construction initiatives. The Project Engineer will be responsible for upholding industry best practices, facilitating effective cross-team communication, and coordinating efforts among multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be proactive in issue resolution, offer expert insight into construction challenges, and confidently present solutions to senior FAA leadership. A key requirement for this position is the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance, which necessitates having resided in the United States for three out of the last five years.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience in project management, engineering, or construction management.
Experience with project management and planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, RS Means Estimating, etc.
Experience providing programmatic engineering support to federal clients.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong data analysis, program evaluation and critical thinking skills.
Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance (must have resided in the United States three (3) years of the last five (5) years).

Nice To Haves

Construction cost estimating experience preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification

Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders, such as the FAA Service Areas, to identify modernization & renovation construction projects and participate in project prioritization activities.
Serve as a liaison between the Program Office and Service Areas, coordinate project management activities, such as scope, cost, and schedule issues.
Review engineering construction documents (e.g. drawings, specifications, bases of design) to verify scope and identify potential conflicts.
Prepare highly detailed and comprehensive cost estimates across all project phases using industry-standard methodologies.
Participate in site visits and Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs), providing technical input on facility conditions, identifying deficiencies, and supporting development of corrective actions and prioritization.
Analyze, distill, and present data in high-visibility FAA key stakeholder meetings.
Develop and maintain integrated tools and spreadsheets including program/project implementation activities, financial data, and schedules, to assist with FAA decision making.
Coordinate project milestones, constraints, solutions, status of active and future projects.
Examine project requirements across various initiatives and provide recommendations for comprehensive program planning purposes.
Cultivate strong client relationships with key FAA stakeholders, understanding their needs and providing tailored engineering solutions.
Identify program-level risks and recommend mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.