Project Engineer- Richmond

Accura Engineering•Charlotte, NC

9d•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 is based in Richmond, Kentucky, and requires U.S. citizenship and successful completion of 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 of 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 on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
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 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 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 conflicting plans or requirements, and advise government personnel on contract compliance and environmental considerations.
Review schedules, progress, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and verify payment amounts against work performed.
Recommend actions and identify factors delaying progress, including responsibility for delays.
Review contractor quality, safety, schedule, 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 procedures, contractor programs, and contract requirements.
Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections and submit daily Quality Assurance Reports using ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection.
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 safety meeting minutes, and immediately report serious or life-threatening violations.
Attend construction meetings in an advisory capacity; prepare agendas, take notes, and submit meeting minutes.
Assist with labor standards interviews and DD Form 1567, and review 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 against technical requirements, cost, schedule, and the Government estimate; support negotiations for fair and reasonable contract time and cost adjustments.
Prepare final change order documents, including 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 current plans and specifications, including amendments, clarifications, modifications, and significant as-built notations.
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 shop drawing and other submittal approvals; monitor submittal actions and response times and summarize submittals for Government review.
Perform other duties as assigned.