Project Engineer- Lexington

Accura Engineering•Dallas, TX

8d•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 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and requires U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a federal background review and drug screen. The Project Engineer monitors construction progress and contractor performance, evaluates plans and technical submissions, verifies quality and safety requirements, and supports contract changes, payment reviews, meetings, inspections, and project closeout. The role also maintains project records and communicates engineering, compliance, environmental, schedule, and cost issues to government personnel and project teams.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and successful completion of 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.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
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 supporting USACE, Department of Defense, 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 according to established policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Conduct field surveillance and prepare daily reports on project 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 compliance and environmental considerations.
Review construction schedules, progress percentages, completed work, and contractor 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 plans and project documents—including quality control, safety, schedule, environmental protection, asbestos, and submittal documents—for contract compliance and sound practices.
Review contractor daily quality control reports and perform daily quality assurance inspections to verify compliance with USACE quality control processes, contractor programs, contract requirements, and materials and workmanship standards.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections and submit daily Quality Assurance Reports 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 quality assurance reports.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify quality control testing and results, coordinate soils and concrete quality assurance tests, prepare written test reports, and monitor contractor quality control systems and material testing.
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 preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor 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 trade classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime pay compliance.
Coordinate requests for passes, outages, excavation permits, 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 concerning fair and reasonable settlements of contract time extensions and cost changes.
Prepare final change order documents, including justifications and price negotiation memorandums, for signature, 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.
Keep plans and specifications current with 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 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 times, and summarize contractor submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.