Project Engineer- Lexington

Accura Engineering•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides construction project engineering services in Lexington, Kentucky, 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 by assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
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 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 applicable 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, progress, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payments reflect work performed.
Recommend actions and identify factors delaying project progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor plans and documents—including quality control, safety, schedule, environmental protection, asbestos, and submittal materials—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 the USACE three-phase quality control system, contractor programs, and contract requirements for materials and workmanship.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections.
Submit daily Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, emphasizing deficiencies.
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, document results and compliance, and monitor contractor quality control 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 violations.
Attend construction-related 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 with Government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule against the Government estimate; support negotiations for fair and reasonable contract time and cost changes.
Prepare final change order documents and maintain the contract modification register.
Notify appropriate parties of potential claims, disputes, and conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
Maintain orderly project files for correspondence, meeting records, submittals, inspections, 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 shop drawing and other submittal approvals; monitor submittal actions and response timeliness and summarize contractor submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.