Project Engineer

Traffic Management Solutions Inc•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer’s primary responsibility is assisting the Superintendent, Project Manager and/or Area Manager through on-site supervision of the project and assisting with administrative and technical tasks that support the project. The individual will be responsible for reviewing and understanding the project plans and specifications and ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with these documents. The individual is also responsible for daily tracking of all quantities of work performed by TMS and all subcontractors working on the project, generation and submittal of RFI’s, completion of daily project reports, schedule updates, identifying and tracking additional work, preparing change orders for extra work performed, and assisting with the generation of monthly invoices. The individual must have a general understanding of highway construction – specifically earthwork, grading, drainage, paving, ITS, and lighting. This is primarily a field-based role; however, office work will be required to complete some tasks.

Requirements

2 years’ minimum experience is required
Current Valid Driver’s License
Minimum High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent.
Strong communication and problem solving/critical thinking skills
Must have strong work ethic
Must take initiative to complete the tasks necessary for successful project completion
Must work well with all other employees, vendors, general contractors etc.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft office, Excel, etc.
Strong written skills
Must be able to accurately review and develop detailed take-off plan for material acquisitions
Effective planner and well organized
Punctuality and a winning attitude.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read and understand contract documents, specifications, and plans.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Construction or Engineering) is preferred but not required.
Bluebeam Revu Software is a plus but not required.
Experience working on FDOT projects is preferred.
General knowledge of Electrical, ITS, Lighting, and Tolling scopes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Daily tracking for all quantities of work performed on the project (This may require on-site measurements and take-offs for work performed, on-site meetings with subcontractors to review work performed, entering of daily quantities into tracking sheet, reviewing quantities of work performed with CEI and Project/Area manager.)
On-site supervision of the project. Project engineer will work on-site in a “support” role to the Superintendent on site. This may require the generation of reports, photo documentation, RFI’s, communication with subcontractors, etc.
Quantity takeoffs for upcoming work.
Material tracking
Tracking of extra work activities performed on-site and preparation of Change orders for review.
Ensuring TMS safety policies and protocols are always followed.
Assisting in the development of the 3-week look-ahead schedule.
Assisting with monthly CPM schedule updates.
Compiling monthly MOT certification for payment.
Performing SWPPP inspections and completing SWPPP reports.
Other duties as assigned