Project Engineer – Fort Devens

Accura Engineering • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services at Fort Devens, including project observation and reporting to government personnel. The role supports project development and delivery by implementing government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies. The position oversees construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities; reviews construction documents and contractor submissions; monitors progress, quality, safety, and compliance; and prepares recommendations and reports for government personnel. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Requirements

• 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 contract administration and/or office engineering.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, construction management, and/or engineering design.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, shop drawings, and technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting USACE, Department of Defense, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
• Experience with the Resident Management System (RMS) is listed as required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Analyze design and construction issues against contract requirements and advise government personnel on contract and environmental compliance.
• Use engineering judgment to help resolve conflicting plans or requirements, incorporating recommendations from the Designer-of-Record and LRL’s Construction and Facilities Management.
• Review project schedules and monthly schedule updates, assess progress and payment relationships, and provide comments to the Resident Office ACO/COR within five working days of receipt.
• Coordinate with the onsite Quality Assurance Representative to verify reported progress accurately reflects the proportional monetary amount of the contract.
• Review contractor submittals for contract compliance, enter recommended approval codes and remarks into RMS, distribute items to reviewers, set review deadlines, and provide completed reviews to the Resident Office ACO/COR for approval.
• Prepare correspondence for the Resident Office ACO/COR’s signature.
• Conduct field surveillance and prepare detailed daily reports on factors affecting cost and engineering considerations.
• Prepare quality assurance plans for assigned projects and provide them to government personnel.
• Assist with modification scopes of work, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates; recommend objectives for proposal negotiations; and prepare draft change orders and modifications for signature.
• Prepare technical, cost, and price analyses of modification proposals, Requests for Equitable Adjustments, and claims, and support negotiations on contract time and cost adjustments.
• Review contractor plans and documents, including quality control, safety, pricing, schedules, network analysis diagrams, environmental protection, asbestos, and submittal-register materials, for contract compliance and good practice.
• Prepare written recommendations to the Task Order COR on acceptance or non-acceptance, identifying problem areas and nonconformance.
• Attend and participate in an advisory capacity at preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, in-progress reviews, and other contractor and COR meetings; prepare agendas, notes, and minutes for submission to the COR within two working days.
• Review daily quality control reports and document whether inspections, testing, results, records, and deficiency corrections are adequately covered.
• Perform and document surveillance of the contractor’s use of the USACE three-phase quality control system.
• Provide daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance of the contractor’s Quality Control Program and Safety Program, and verify materials and workmanship conform to contract requirements.
• Attend quality assurance preparatory and initial inspections and submit daily Quality Assurance Reports (QARs) on ENG Form 2538-1-R to the COR, emphasizing identified deficiencies.
• Verify site location, layout, and elevations before work begins; confirm required quality control measures are in place and tests are performed with results within allowable limits.
• Identify locations and coordinate quality assurance soils and concrete testing, then prepare written reports documenting test results and contract compliance.
• Monitor contractor quality control systems and material testing, and coordinate checks of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and special systems with qualified personnel.
• Monitor deficiency-tracking procedures, verify corrective action, and maintain an audit trail; track deficiencies, field problems, and RFIs and report findings in the daily QAR.
• Participate in construction conferences with government personnel, assist with agendas and minutes, and present assigned topics.
• Provide upward reporting to the Resident Office ACO/COR and district project managers, and provide project status reports to district corporate leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience; salary to be discussed with the manager during the interview.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior