Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•Lexington, KY

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.
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, 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 and 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, DoD, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
Experience with 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 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 progress payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness, verify payment amounts, and identify causes and responsibility for delays.
Review contractor plans and records, including Quality Control Plans, Safety Plans, schedules, Environmental Protection Plans, Asbestos Plans, and submittal registers, for compliance 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.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections and submit daily Quality Assurance Reports on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours, documenting deficiencies and corrective actions.
Track deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information; verify corrective actions and document findings.
Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
Verify quality control tests and results, coordinate soils and concrete tests, prepare written test reports, and monitor contractor quality control 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 meeting minutes, and immediately report serious or life-threatening violations.
Attend preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor meetings in an advisory capacity; 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 in preparing Government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule against Government estimates, and support negotiations concerning contract time extensions and cost changes.
Prepare final change order documents 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, submittal data, reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
Maintain updated plans and specifications and review contractor as-built drawings monthly for accuracy.
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 shop drawing and other submittal approvals, monitor submittal actions and response timeliness, and summarize contractor submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.