Project Engineer

Kokosing Industrial•Cheboygan, MI

20d

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Project Engineer for marine projects in the Midwest market. The role plans, directs, and coordinates civil industrial and marine construction activities, ensuring project goals are achieved within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. The Project Engineer performs these duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. The position involves reviewing plans and specifications, monitoring construction progress and conformance with engineering plans and safety standards, coordinating project schedules and submittals, managing project costs and production budgets, and supporting contract administration. The Project Engineer works closely with the Superintendent, Project Manager, project team, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, owners, and clients. Marine construction experience is preferred but not required.

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 such as Primavera Project Planner, project management software, and Microsoft Office software.
Understanding of and experience using cost and productivity data.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication 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 in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Marine construction experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze and understand plans and specifications, and follow administrative procedures in the Project Administration Manual.
Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance with engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
Produce accurate schedules using CPM scheduling programs; maintain and update monthly project schedules with the Project Superintendent and assist with weekly two-week look-ahead schedule reviews.
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 needed.
Provide contract interpretation and clarification.
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, working with the Superintendent to control them.
Prepare and submit timely, accurate monthly cost, income, and cash-flow projections.
Execute and approve subcontractor requisitions and vendor invoices.
Coordinate and price change orders and claims, and assist the Project Manager with their settlement.
Respond quickly to issues, proactively solve problems, and handle multiple tasks.
Manage time and organize office and filing systems; 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 with respect and work effectively with subcontractors and suppliers.
Consistently apply and enforce the Safety Policy.