Project Engineer- Lexington

Accura Engineering•Charlotte, NC

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 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 located in Lexington, Kentucky. The Project Engineer oversees and monitors construction work for compliance with contract requirements, applicable policies and regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role includes field surveillance, inspections, daily reporting, schedule and payment reviews, quality assurance testing, contractor submittal and plan reviews, meeting support, labor standards reviews, permit coordination, cost and time estimating, contract change administration, document control, and construction closeout. The employee also provides engineering advice to government personnel and coordinates with contractors, designers, and project teams. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must 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 for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
At least seven years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
Knowledge of construction quality assurance, 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 on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
Experience supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Defense (DoD), 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor assigned projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports on project progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, investigate contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, recommend solutions to conflicting plans or requirements, and advise government personnel on contract compliance and environmental considerations.
Review construction schedules, progress percentages, completed work, and contractor progress payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness, verify payment amounts, and identify factors delaying progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor plans and records for compliance, including Quality Control Plans, Safety Plans, Schedules of Prices, Progress Schedules, Network Analysis Diagrams (CPMs), Environmental Protection Plans, Asbestos Plans, and submittal registers.
Review contractor daily quality control reports and conduct daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance to verify compliance with the USACE three-phase quality control system, contractor quality control and safety programs, and contract requirements for materials and workmanship.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections and submit daily Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, emphasizing identified deficiencies.
Track deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information (RFIs), verify corrective actions, and document findings in QARs.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify required quality control tests and results, coordinate quality assurance soils and concrete tests, prepare written test reports, and monitor contractor quality control systems and material tests.
Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and special systems with qualified personnel.
Monitor compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), attend contractor safety meetings, review phase hazard analyses and safety meeting minutes, and immediately report life-threatening or serious safety violations.
Attend and participate in an advisory capacity at preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor meetings; 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 pay compliance.
Coordinate requests for passes, outages, excavation permits, hot work permits, hauling, and delivery routes.
Prepare requests for change proposals and Performance Work Statements and assist in preparing Government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule by comparison with the Government estimate; support negotiations for fair and reasonable 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 relevant parties of potential claims, disputes, or conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
Maintain orderly working files for correspondence, meeting and conference records, submittal data and registers, inspection and monthly progress reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
Maintain updated plans and specifications, including amendments, modifications, issued clarifications, and significant as-built notations; review contractor as-built drawings monthly for accuracy and provide comments.
Participate in pre-final and joint final inspections with the customer, 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 using 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 contractor submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.