Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•Richmond, KY

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 position supports construction project delivery by implementing government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies and assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The role is based in Richmond, Kentucky, and requires U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a federal background review and drug screen. The Project Engineer oversees and monitors construction work, evaluates contractor performance and compliance, and documents progress, quality, safety, and contract issues. The position also supports meetings, labor standards reviews, permits and site coordination, change proposals and negotiations, project documentation, closeout, and reviews of plans, specifications, submittals, and as-built drawings. The role performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
Knowledge of construction quality assurance and 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, including the 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, Department of Defense, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
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.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor assigned projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports on project 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 percentages, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payment amounts against work performed.
Submit recommendations and identify factors delaying project progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor plans and documents, including Quality Control Plans, Safety Plans, Schedules of Prices, Progress Schedules, CPM network diagrams, Environmental Protection Plans, Asbestos Plans, and submittal registers.
Review contractor daily quality control reports and conduct daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance for compliance with the USACE three-phase quality control system, contractor quality and safety programs, and contract requirements.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections and submit daily Quality Assurance Reports 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 Quality Assurance Reports.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify required quality control tests and results, coordinate quality assurance soils and concrete tests, prepare written test and compliance reports, and monitor contractor quality control systems and material tests.
Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and special systems with qualified personnel.
Monitor compliance with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, attend contractor safety meetings, review hazard analyses and safety meeting minutes, and immediately report life-threatening or serious safety violations.
Attend preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor 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 trade classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime compliance.
Arrange and coordinate passes, outages, excavation permits, hot work permits, hauling, and delivery routes.
Prepare change proposal requests and Performance Work Statements, and assist with Government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals against technical requirements, cost, schedule, and the Government estimate; support negotiations for fair and reasonable contract time and cost adjustments.
Prepare final change order documents, including change 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 organized project files covering correspondence, meeting records, submittals, inspections, 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 and provide comments.
Participate in pre-final and joint final inspections with the customer, take notes, and review and comment on contractor Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Perform Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability reviews of plans and specifications with engineers experienced in construction projects.
Review A/E designer recommendations for approval of shop drawings and other submittals; monitor submittal actions and response timeliness and summarize contractor submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.