Project Engineer

Kokosing•Cheboygan, MI

21d

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Project Engineer for marine construction projects in the Midwest market. The role plans, directs, and coordinates civil industrial and marine project activities, ensuring project goals are accomplished within established time and funding parameters. The Project Engineer works personally and through subordinate supervisors to oversee project planning, administration, field progress, scheduling, cost controls, documentation, and coordination with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a four-year college or university.
At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing programs, CPM scheduling programs, project-management software, and Microsoft Office.
Understanding of and experience using cost and productivity data.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with the job team and owners.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, and apply fractions and percentages to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to solve practical problems and work with concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Marine construction experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze and understand project plans and specifications.
Follow administrative procedures outlined in the Project Administration Manual.
Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance with engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
Use CPM scheduling programs and produce accurate schedules as needed.
Supervise and coordinate submittals and working-drawing requirements.
Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of project reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs as necessary.
Provide contract interpretation and clarification.
Maintain and update project schedules, including monthly schedules and weekly two-week look-ahead reviews with the Project Superintendent and Assisting Project Superintendent.
Understand cost and productivity data.
Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed.
Review, approve, and submit progress billings.
Analyze, prepare, maintain, and monitor job costs and production budgets.
Work with the Superintendent to control job costs and production budgets.
Prepare and submit accurate, timely monthly cost, income, and cash-flow projections.
Execute and approve subcontractor requisitions and vendor invoices.
Coordinate and price change orders and assist the Project Manager in settling change orders and claims.
Respond quickly to issues, solve problems proactively, and handle multiple tasks.
Manage time and organize office and filing systems efficiently; maintain accurate project correspondence files.
Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance.
Maintain project compliance with underground utility notifications and locations, such as Miss Utility.
Promote and participate in two-week and long-range planning with the job team, involving the team in planning.
Treat coworkers respectfully and work effectively with subcontractors and suppliers.
Consistently apply and enforce the Safety Policy.