Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

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 by assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position is based in Richmond, Kentucky. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

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 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 on progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
Analyze design and construction issues, review 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, verify payment amounts, and identify factors responsible for delays.
Review contractor plans and project documents, including Quality Control Plans, Safety Plans, schedules, environmental and asbestos plans, and submittal registers.
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 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 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 meeting minutes, and immediately report serious or life-threatening safety violations.
Participate in an advisory capacity at preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor meetings; prepare agendas, take notes, and submit 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 Government estimates, and support negotiations for fair and reasonable contract time or cost changes.
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 and updated plans and specifications, including amendments, modifications, clarifications, as-built notations, correspondence, reports, registers, punch lists, and contract documents.
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 (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications.
Review A/E designer recommendations for approval of shop drawings and other submittals, monitor submittal actions and response times, and summarize contractor submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.