Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•El Paso, 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 assisting with submittal reviews, cost estimates, and contract modifications. The position oversees construction and quality assurance activities, conducts field surveillance and inspections, monitors project progress and contractor compliance, and prepares daily reports and Quality Assurance Reports. It reviews construction documents, schedules, payment requests, safety and quality plans, submittals, and contractor proposals; assists with estimates, modifications, negotiations, meetings, project closeout, and recordkeeping; and coordinates with government personnel, contractors, and project teams. The role is based in Richmond, Kentucky. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

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, 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 preparing reports and coordinating 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 in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
Monitor 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 conflicts, 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 against work performed.
Recommend actions and identify factors delaying project progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality, safety, schedule, pricing, environmental, asbestos, and submittal documents 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, safety programs, contract requirements, 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 required quality-control tests and results; coordinate soils and concrete tests; document test results and compliance in 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, and review hazard analyses and safety meeting minutes; 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 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; assist with government cost and time estimates.
Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule by comparison with the Government estimate; support negotiations for contract time extensions and cost changes.
Prepare final change-order documents, justifications, and price negotiation memorandums for signature, and maintain the contract modification register.
Notify relevant parties of potential claims, disputes, or conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
Maintain working 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 notes; 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 timeliness and summarize contractor submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.