Project Engineer- Lexington

Accura Engineering•Virginia Beach, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services for government construction projects, including field 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 by assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position involves monitoring construction progress and quality, reviewing contractor plans and submittals, documenting inspections and deficiencies, advising government personnel on contract compliance and construction issues, and supporting safety, labor standards, change management, and project closeout activities. The engineer also maintains project records and participates in meetings and inspections with contractors, government personnel, and customers.

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 the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
At least seven years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
Knowledge of construction quality assurance and 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 USACE, Department of Defense, 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 policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor assigned projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports covering progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, investigate contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, recommend solutions to conflicting requirements, and advise government personnel on contract compliance and environmental considerations.
Review construction schedules, reported progress, completed work, and contractor progress payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payment amounts against work performed.
Recommend actions and identify factors delaying project progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality, safety, scheduling, environmental, asbestos, pricing, and submittal plans and registers for contract compliance 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, contractor programs, and contract requirements.
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.
Track deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information; verify corrective actions and document findings in QARs.
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 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 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), attend contractor safety meetings, review hazard analyses and safety meeting minutes, and immediately report serious or life-threatening safety violations.
Attend construction meetings in an advisory capacity; prepare agendas, take notes, and submit meeting minutes.
Assist with labor standards interviews and DD Form 1567, and review contractor payrolls for compliance with trade classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime pay.
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 in preparing government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule by comparing them with government estimates.
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, 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, including correspondence, meeting records, submittals, inspection and progress reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
Maintain current plans and specifications, including amendments, modifications, clarifications, and significant as-built notations; review contractor as-built drawings monthly 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 (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications with 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.