Project Engineer

S&R Corporation•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will work directly with the S&R Corporation Superintendent and Project Team, assisting with overall construction project management and supervision on heavy civil construction projects. This role involves tasks such as managing submittals, conducting surveys, ordering materials, tracking quantities, preparing payment requisitions, assisting with change order preparation, interpreting project plans and specifications, ensuring quality assurance/quality control, maintaining compliance with project plans and specifications, managing subcontractors, scheduling, tracking materials, coordinating inspections with consultants, obtaining and tracking certificates of compliance, overseeing safety, and evaluating and resolving field problems. Heavy civil construction projects include excavation, backfill, grading, compaction, drainage, utility installation, erection of structural steel, reinforcing steel, and concrete. The Project Engineer is expected to perform all functions and responsibilities consistent with the company's values and beliefs.

Requirements

Positive personality with a "can do" attitude to establish and maintain an effective and harmonious working relationships with the on-site staff and to promote a positive project morale
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
Problem Solving Skills - Ability to foresee problems and provide problem solutions "thinking outside the box"
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or related degree
Minimum of three years of construction engineering and layout experience
Working knowledge of surveying techniques, operation of survey equipment and ability to establish line and grade
Ability to read blueprints and develop as-builts
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner to the Owner, Engineer, Architect, related project staff and the community
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Bluebeam

Nice To Haves

Heavy civil and/or bridge construction experience
Preferred skills in AutoCAD, Primavera P6 and Bid2Win

Responsibilities

Provide technical engineering information and assist in establishment of work plans and submittals of work plans for approval
Provide technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications
Track and report daily quantities and manhours for labor production reports/timesheets accurately
Update, track and monitor material ledgers accurately to determine if quantities remaining in the estimate are sufficient to complete the project in the field
Procure subcontractor and vendor pricing quotes
Assist in drafting of P.O.'s, Subcontracts and Service Agreements
Perform layout work competently, accurately and efficiently
Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities as required by the contract
Inspect falsework for conformance to design drawings
Monitor and verify installation of rebar for conformance to reinforcing steel shop drawings and contract drawings
Assist Project Superintendent by enforcing quality control, safety, and subcontractor compliance
Continually update drawings with changes as issued by Engineers, Consultants or Owning Authority
Review shop drawings for conformance with the contract and ensure information is communicated to Foreman and Superintendent
Identify contract document conflicts and recommend solutions
Ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction
Present oneself as a candidate for promotion by learning and understanding construction methods and developing good construction management skills
Attend morning meetings with Superintendent, Foreman and crew to discuss day's operations, production goals, safety, etc.
Communicate with Superintendent and Foreman for onsite needs; layout, grades, quality control, material/paperwork, subcontract coordination, errands, phone calls, etc.
Field measure quantities and update excel spreadsheets with quantities performed, provide necessary backup (drawings, sketches) to support quantity calculations
Stamp and code receiver slips, packing lists, delivery tickets, etc. for Accounts Payable Department
Keep diary/log of daily activities, problems, issues, etc.
Review Contract Documents; drawings, specifications, standards
Review Subcontracts, PO's, etc. for coordination and delivery/installation dates
Review approved shop drawings and procedures for coordination and specific material needs
Assist Superintendent with lookahead schedules and track dates on Contractor Progress Schedule (P6 Schedule on Wall)
Write dates on barchart for PM
Write RFI's as needed
Keep updated as-built plans as work proceeds
Maintain Excel spreadsheets and backup for CQE's (Contractor Quantity Estimate) for items completed and not paid, items disputed, items that need paperwork, etc.