Project Engineer

Keller North America, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Keller is seeking an experienced Project Engineer based out of its Asheville, North Carolina location. Keller is a geotechnical construction and deep foundations company with more than 50 offices across the United States and Canada. The Project Engineer supports project planning and delivery, risk and change management, financial management, safety, and quality assurance. The role works with project managers, superintendents, pre-construction, field engineers, and HSEQ to help ensure projects meet contract requirements, plans, specifications, safety requirements, and company objectives. Travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least 2 years of industry experience, or 4 years of industry-related experience.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

Review and understand project and contract requirements; perform pre- and post-bid job site inspections; and compile documentation for project and contractual requirements.
Alert the Superintendent and Project Manager to potential project impacts involving resource management, crew composition or size, and other project needs.
Prepare material and quantity take-offs, scoping documents, terms and conditions, and delivery information to support procurement; perform production analysis.
Manage project submittals, including applicable design calculations, data reports, as-built drawings, review of production drawings and specifications, and scheduling layout.
Support the project Quality Assurance/Quality Control program, including tests and analysis of data from automated computer or software systems.
Assist with blue book documentation, such as JHA and PSP, and pre-planning meetings; ensure work complies with contract requirements, plans, and specifications; and help mentor field engineers.
Comply with Keller risk management policies and procedures, recognize major risks, and take appropriate steps to reduce company risk.
Work with the Project Manager to track and log project changes, identify changes requiring escalation, and collect documentation to assess potential contract changes, disputes, and claims.
Analyze project targets, goals, job cost summaries, and other reports; prepare the initial budget and updates or changes for approval; review weekly job cost summaries and advise the Project Manager.
Collaborate with pre-construction and the project team on job transition, communication of project requirements, and initial procurement plans and budgets; gather monthly financial reports and participate in recap reviews.
Track production quantities for revenue billing.
Ensure compliance with Keller and OSHA safety requirements; partner with HSEQ after safety incidents in accordance with Keller policy; assist in resolving quality nonconformance issues; and exercise stop-work authority for safety and quality issues.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support branch and company objectives.