Project Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering • Valparaiso, IN

28d • $35 - $72 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will report to the designated base of operation, which may include field assignments, a minimum of 5 days per week to support the project. This role may require additional support based on project timelines and fluctuating working hours to ensure execution and project timelines are met. The Project Engineer will provide oversight, determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality, and routinely monitor contract performance to ensure contractual obligations and key milestones are met. This role will also support the on-site construction management team for field execution, inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards. The Project Engineer will prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary. They will maintain and update project schedules, maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed, and review, approve, and submit progress billings. Additionally, the Project Engineer will analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs, work with the construction management team to control job costs and production budget, and prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections. This role will execute and approve invoices, coordinate, price, and assist the Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks such as change orders and claims. The Project Engineer must be proactive in problem-solving, handle multiple tasks, manage time efficiently, and organize office and filing systems. They will prepare quality control procedures and review other department procedures for compliance. The Project Engineer will act as a liaison with suppliers and stakeholders on quality-related matters, prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings, and assist in the development and review of executive update presentations. Further responsibilities include assisting in the review of project schedules and forecasts, assisting in drafting RFI and NCR responses, assisting the logistics specialist with material and equipment review and inventory, and assisting with the Project Manager's daily activities.

Requirements

• Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering degree) preferred
• 3-5+ years of experience in related field
• Experience with large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components
• Experience building combined cycle or simple cycle power plants
• Experience building or managing heavy industrial work
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Report to the designated base of operation including field assignment at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project (role may include additional support, based on project timeline)
• Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines
• Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality
• Routinely monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
• Support on-site construction management team for field execution
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
• Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
• Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
• Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs
• Work with construction management team to control job costs and production budget
• Prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
• Execute and approve invoices
• Coordinate, price, and assist Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks, such as change orders and claims
• Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handles multiple tasks
• Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files
• Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
• Prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings
• Assist in development and review of executive update presentations
• Assist in review of project schedule and forecast to support project controls
• Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses
• Assist logistics specialist as needed to support the review and inventory of materials and equipment
• Assist with the Project Manager's daily activities as needed (communications matrix, procurement activities, project management documents, lessons learned, etc.)

Benefits

• Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.
• Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range.
• The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline.
• All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree