Senior Construction Project Engineer

Professional•Houston, TX

About The Position

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 5,700 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Industrial, Inc. delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to the nation’s leading producers of oil, gas & chemicals; energy; and manufactured goods. As a merit shop, employee-owned company that self-performs more than 95% of a typical project scope, we pride ourselves on helping our customers maximize their return on investment.

Requirements

Four year degree in technical discipline.
10-15 years of scheduling experience
Demonstrated collegiate-level computer skills, mathematics, communication skills, and technical writing, with an aptitude for mastering the additional skills required of the position
Basic understanding of engineering or construction principles
Read and interpret project drawings and specifications
Ability to forecast cost for self-performed work and to determine labor and equipment resources are in line with project needs
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances and building codes related to construction.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Has administrative competency in managing Lump Sum, Unit Price, Time & Material projects

Responsibilities

Contract Administration Ensure all prime contract reporting obligations and deliverables are identified and complied with
Setup company standard quantity tracking system
Setup and manage document control system including drawings and specifications, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, meeting notes, etc.
Coordinate with ATS to establish project UFS folders and access rights.
Review submittals for proper coordination and adherence to the plans and specifications
Draft and maintain project correspondence
Attend progress, planning, and safety meetings
Assist with mobilization activities on the project, working with the superintendent
Assist in the review of subcontractor bids for buyout purposes
Perform a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, etc.
Review and evaluate subcontractor pay applications, approve and code invoices and sign pay requests
Prepare closeout documents
Prepare and submit customer pay requests, ensuring that billings are processed in an accurate, timely manner.
Distribute change requests for pricing and schedule impact.
Prepare draft proposed change pricing inclusive of cost and schedule evaluations.
Maintain proposed changes in the project change order log.
Maintain accurate documentation of inspections and quality reviews in the UFS
Cost and Productivity Management Analyze and be responsible for budget and quantity updates for job cost reporting
Review and approve daily time and quantity reporting to insure accurate job cost reporting
Assist in establishing and maintaining job cost reporting in accordance with company policy.
Produce and review productivity reports with the project team at regular intervals and ensure that management is kept up-to-date on unit costs and schedule attainment for the work and how it compares with the budget.
Assist the superintendent in the development of Work Plans
Scheduling Ensure timely procurement and delivery of all required construction materials and permanent materials in support of project schedule requirements.
Assist in developing the project schedule.
Update and maintain schedule as job progresses.
Ensure schedule is updated to incorporate change orders, field performance, availability of construction materials, and other factors that may impact the project schedule.
Creating and update detailed “Look Ahead” schedules
Submit schedule updates as required by the contract documents
Relationships Ability to develop and maintain the trust of the customers, owners, and engineers
Effective working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Safety and Environmental Perform safety observations and ensure correction of hazardous conditions
Assist in development of project specific safety plans
Assist in management of environmental compliance