Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services, including project observation, quality assurance, contract administration, and reporting to government personnel. The role supports government construction project delivery by implementing government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies and assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position is based in Richmond, Kentucky. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The Project Engineer oversees construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities; monitors projects through field surveillance; and prepares reports on progress, costs, and engineering considerations. The role reviews contractor plans, schedules, submittals, payment requests, and quality-control documentation; inspects construction work and verifies compliance with contract requirements, applicable safety rules, and quality standards. It also supports meetings, labor standards reviews, permits and site coordination, contract changes, cost and time estimates, claims tracking, project documentation, and closeout inspections. The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, with at least one degree program accredited by ABET, and at least seven years of relevant construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection experience. Federal construction experience is preferred. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a federal background review and drug screen.
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.
Knowledge of construction quality assurance and 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting USACE, Department of Defense, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
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.
Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports on progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, review contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, recommend solutions, and advise government personnel on compliance and environmental considerations.
Review construction schedules, progress, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify requested payments against work performed.
Identify factors delaying project progress and submit recommendations, including assessment of responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality-control, safety, scheduling, 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 procedures, safety programs, contract requirements, and materials and workmanship standards.
Attend preparatory and initial quality-assurance inspections.
Submit daily Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, emphasizing deficiencies; track deficiencies, field problems, and RFIs; verify corrective actions; and document findings.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality-control measures before construction begins.
Verify quality-control tests and results, coordinate quality-assurance soils and concrete tests, prepare written 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, review hazard analyses and meeting minutes, and immediately report serious or life-threatening safety violations.
Attend construction-related conferences and 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 requests for change proposals and Performance Work Statements; assist with government cost and time estimates; and analyze contractor proposals against government estimates for technical requirements, cost, and schedule.
Support negotiations for fair and reasonable settlements of contract time extensions and cost increases or decreases.
Prepare final change-order documents, including change justifications and price negotiation memorandums, for signature, and maintain the contract modification register.
Notify appropriate parties of potential claims, disputes, or conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
Maintain orderly project files covering correspondence, meeting records, submittals, inspections, reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
Maintain current 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 (BCOES) 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 submittals for government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.