Project Engineer - MWH

MWH • Las Vegas, NV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

MWH is currently seeking a qualified Project Engineer to support critical water treatment plant (WTP) construction projects in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The selected individual will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards. This role involves assisting with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls. The Project Engineer will perform ongoing quality inspections, verify compliance with permits, codes, drawings, and specifications, and prepare and disseminate required documentation. They will also prepare drawings and sketches, prepare/facilitate work method statements, research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, initiate RFIs, establish and implement office procedures for contract administration, and implement project controls for correspondence and document record keeping. Additionally, the role includes reviewing incoming correspondence, recording meeting minutes, processing pay applications, reviewing project schedules, and producing progress reports. The Project Engineer will ensure project management systems are up-to-date, assist with claim analysis and change order preparation, and support estimating staff. Safety is paramount, and the individual must work in a manner that ensures personal safety and that of fellow employees by following health and safety guidelines. The role also involves assisting in resolving construction problems and performing additional assignments as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• 2-3 years’ field construction experience at the jobsite level.
• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc., to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
• Initiate RFI’s and follow through to resolution.
• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Establish and implement office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contracts.
• Implement projects controls for distribution and record keeping of correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Review all incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, record minutes of the weekly and monthly project site meeting, review and process the Contractor’s pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFI’s and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Ensure Project management systems are maintained up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with review and analyze Contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.
• Assist estimating staff with quantity takeoffs and solicitation of subcontractors and material vendors.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees but following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Assist in resolving construction problem/issues and perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

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