Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•Knoxville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services in Richmond, Kentucky, including project observation, quality assurance, contract administration, and reporting to government personnel. The role supports construction project delivery by implementing government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies, and by assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position requires U.S. citizenship and passing a federal background review and drug screen. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview. The Project Engineer oversees construction and quality assurance activities, monitors project progress in the field, and produces reports on progress, costs, and engineering matters. The role reviews contractor plans, schedules, submittals, payment requests, quality control documentation, and safety materials; documents deficiencies and verifies corrective actions; and advises government personnel on compliance with contracts, codes, specifications, and environmental considerations. The role also supports construction meetings, labor standards reviews, permits and site coordination, estimates and contract changes, claims notification, project records, closeout inspections, and review of as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals. It may include Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability reviews, as well as coordination of reviews of shop drawings and other submittals.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, with at least one program accredited by ABET.
At least seven years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
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 and 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 on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects is preferred.
Experience supporting USACE, DoD, Air Force, or other federal construction programs is preferred.
Experience with military facilities, ammunition storage facilities, or other secure government facilities is preferred.
Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements is preferred, if applicable to the contract.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports covering progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, review 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, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payment amounts against work performed.
Recommend actions and identify factors delaying project progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality, safety, scheduling, environmental, asbestos, pricing, and submittal documents for compliance with contract requirements and good practices.
Review contractor daily quality control reports and perform daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance to verify compliance with the USACE three-phase quality control system, contractor programs, and contract requirements.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections.
Submit daily Quality Assurance Reports on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, emphasizing deficiencies.
Track deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information; verify corrective actions and document findings in reports.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify quality control tests and results; coordinate soils and concrete tests; document test results and contract compliance; and monitor contractor quality control and material tests.
Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and special systems with qualified personnel.
Monitor compliance with USACE safety requirements, attend contractor safety meetings, review hazard analyses and safety meeting minutes, and immediately report serious or life-threatening safety violations.
Attend and participate in an advisory capacity at preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor meetings; prepare agendas, notes, and minutes.
Assist with labor standards interviews and DD Form 1567, and review payrolls for compliance with classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime pay.
Arrange and coordinate requests for passes, outages, excavation and hot work permits, hauling, and delivery routes.
Prepare requests for change proposals and Performance Work Statements and assist with Government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals against technical requirements, cost, schedule, and Government estimates; support negotiations for fair and reasonable contract time and cost adjustments.
Prepare final change order documents, including justifications and price negotiation memorandums, and maintain the contract modification register.
Notify appropriate parties of potential claims, disputes, or conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
Maintain organized project files for correspondence, meeting records, submittals, inspections, progress 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 for accuracy and provide comments.
Participate in pre-final and joint final inspections, take notes, and review and comment on contractor Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Perform BCOES reviews of plans and specifications with engineers experienced in construction projects.
Review A/E designer recommendations concerning shop drawings and other submittals, monitor submittal actions and response timeliness, and summarize submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.