Project Engineer - Shipyards

Atlantic Constructors•Suffolk, VA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Project Engineers at the Newport News Shipyards work with and support ACI's field operations on shipyard projects. The Shipyard Project Engineer will report directly to the Vice President of ACI and help run operations on Shipyard projects, with the primary responsibility of ensuring our field forces have the materials, equipment and information necessary to effectively complete the scope of work. As an extension of the ACI Project Manager (PM), the Project Engineer is ultimately responsible for understanding and accomplishing the customer's goals while protecting and promoting the interests of ACI and its subcontractors/suppliers in all project-related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or 3 years of relevant experience with an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferably in a construction environment)
Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products including Word, Project, Excel, Outlook and PDF Editing software (Bluebeam, Adobe)
Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks) is a plus
Ability to learn company-specific software as needed or required, e.g. Procore and Viewpoint
Proven track record working with people, teams and projects
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate sound problem-solving skills
Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
Must be available to work assigned schedules

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience
Experience in industrial-scale mechanical construction projects as an Industrial Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Assists project management in the submission and review of permits, proposals, contracts, schedules and change orders
Reviews specifications and drawings in preparation of subcontractor scopes of work and project tracking
Understands contract documents and help identify scope gaps
Prepares and distributes project RFI's and submittals and maintain subsequent logs
Reviews vendor/supplier's submittals for conformance to contract documents and timely track the submittal process
Manages project-specific materials and equipment purchases including: sourcing, maintaining vendor relations, ordering and tracking deliveries and receiving and processing invoices
Assists project manager and procurement with the buyout process
Creates and maintains internal project schedules and project tracking reports
Supports field in expediting schedule, completion of field paperwork and expediting materials
Assist project superintendent with enforcement of site safety and notifies management of any issues that arise which affects safety, quality, budget and progress of work
Supports operations and Project Manager with client communications regarding project schedules and milestones
Assists and supports the Project Manager by attending/scheduling project meetings with ACI's project team, clients, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers
Prepares and distributes subcontractor and client's meeting minutes
Coordinates and attends punch list walk-thru as needed; compile the punch list and forward to PM and Superintendent
Compiles and provides closeout documentation (turnover packages) to the client at the end of the project (as-built drawings, O&M's, warranties, etc.)
Establishes good working relationship and foster positive communications with other team members, management, vendors/suppliers and clients
Keeps up-to-date on industry technology, trends and developments
Performs other duties as assigned