Project Engineer- Lexington

Accura Engineering•El Paso, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services for government construction projects, including field observation, quality assurance, contract administration, and reporting to government personnel. The role supports project delivery by implementing government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies, and by assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position is based in Lexington, Kentucky and requires U.S. citizenship, a federal background review, a drug screen, and the ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations. The engineer monitors construction work for compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality standards. The role includes daily site surveillance and reporting, review of contractor schedules, payment requests, quality and safety plans, submittals, and progress documentation, as well as coordination of inspections, testing, meetings, permits, and project closeout. The engineer also assists government personnel with technical advice, cost and time estimates, proposal analysis, negotiations, contract modifications, and documentation of potential claims or disputes.

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.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
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, including the ability to prepare reports and coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting USACE, Department of Defense, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
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 progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, investigate contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, recommend solutions to conflicts, and advise government personnel on contract compliance and environmental considerations.
Review construction schedules, progress percentages, completed work, and contractor progress payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payment amounts against work performed.
Submit recommendations and identify causes of project delays, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality control, safety, schedule, pricing, environmental, asbestos, and submittal documents for contract compliance and good practices.
Review contractor daily quality control reports and conduct daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance to verify compliance with USACE quality control processes, safety programs, contract requirements, and standards for materials and workmanship.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections.
Submit daily Quality Assurance Reports on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, highlighting deficiencies.
Track deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information; verify corrective actions and document findings in quality assurance reports.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify quality control tests and results; coordinate soils and concrete testing; 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 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 trade classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime compliance.
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, and support negotiations on contract time extensions and cost adjustments.
Prepare final change order documents, including justifications and price negotiation memorandums, 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, including correspondence, meeting records, submittal data, reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
Maintain updated 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, 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.