Project Engineer- Lexington

Accura Engineering•Chattanooga, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services for government construction projects, including project observation, quality assurance, contract administration, and reporting to government personnel. The role supports project delivery by implementing government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies and assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position is based in Lexington, Kentucky. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The Project Engineer oversees construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities; monitors field progress; evaluates contractor schedules, payment requests, plans, reports, and submittals; and advises government personnel on contract compliance, engineering matters, and environmental considerations. The role includes inspections and safety monitoring, coordination of tests and permits, meeting support, labor standards review, change proposal and cost estimate preparation, contract documentation, and project closeout activities. The engineer also reviews plans and specifications and contractor as-built drawings, submittals, and operation and maintenance manuals. The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, with at least one program accredited by ABET, and a minimum of seven years of relevant construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection experience. Federal construction program experience is preferred. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, with at least one program accredited by ABET.
At least seven years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
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 and 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 supporting USACE, DoD, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
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 applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports on progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, investigate contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, recommend solutions to conflicts, and advise government personnel on contract compliance and environmental considerations.
Review construction schedules, progress, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payments against work performed.
Recommend actions and identify factors delaying project progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality control, safety, scheduling, environmental, asbestos, pricing, and submittal documents for compliance with contract requirements and good practices.
Review contractor daily quality control reports and conduct daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance to verify compliance with USACE quality control procedures, safety programs, and contract requirements.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections.
Submit daily Quality Assurance Reports on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, highlighting deficiencies; track field problems and RFIs, verify corrective actions, and document findings.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify quality control tests and results, coordinate quality assurance soils and concrete tests, prepare written reports, and monitor contractor quality control systems and material tests.
Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and special systems with qualified personnel.
Monitor compliance with EM 385-1-1, attend contractor safety meetings, review hazard analyses and safety meeting minutes, and immediately report life-threatening or serious safety violations.
Attend preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor meetings in an advisory capacity; prepare agendas, take notes, and submit minutes.
Assist with labor standards interviews and DD Form 1567, and review contractor payrolls for trade classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime compliance.
Coordinate requests for passes, outages, excavation and hot work permits, hauling, and delivery routes.
Prepare requests for change proposals and Performance Work Statements and assist with Government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule against the Government estimate; support negotiations on contract time extensions and cost changes.
Prepare final change order documentation, including justifications and price negotiation memorandums, and maintain the contract modification register.
Notify appropriate parties of potential claims, disputes, or conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
Maintain organized project files and current plans and specifications, including correspondence, meeting records, submittals, reports, punch lists, amendments, notices to proceed, change orders, and modifications.
Review contractor as-built drawings monthly for accuracy and provide comments.
Participate in pre-final and joint final inspections, take notes, and review and comment on contractor Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Perform Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability reviews of plans and specifications with engineers experienced in construction projects.
Review A/E designer recommendations for shop drawing and other submittal approvals; monitor submittal actions and response timeliness and summarize submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.