Senior Project Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer tracks and analyzes project cost data to help keep construction projects on budget and monitors resources to support smooth, efficient project delivery. The role works closely with engineering, project management, field teams, owners, accounting, and subcontractors on project planning, scheduling, production, safety, financial reporting, and close-out. The position may take a project leadership role during close-out if the Project Manager leaves before the project is complete.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 7 years of construction engineering experience.
Experience managing construction engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage engineering teams on design-build or other alternative-build projects.
Ability to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding roles and responsibilities.
Ability to delegate and assign work to the engineering team to advance project production.
Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
Ability to identify budgets and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
Knowledge of design-build and other alternative-build techniques.
Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods, and cost coding.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management.

Responsibilities

Meet with the engineering team to review the production schedule and confirm the availability of materials, equipment, and other resources.
Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data.
Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
Identify production, material, equipment, or process risks that could negatively affect the budget or schedule.
Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule, and budget projections to track project performance.
Update the project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
Prepare and manage a three-week work plan.
Notify engineering and project management of significant schedule changes and develop solutions to mitigate delays and costs.
Initiate and manage Requests for Information (RFIs).
Submit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to support accurate financial reporting.
Coordinate invoicing with the accounting team for materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
Review certificates and permits needed to perform the work.
Review required Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to support a safe and compliant work environment for construction personnel.
Participate in weekly safety meetings with the field team and project leadership, and present field analysis as needed.
Perform project leadership duties during close-out if the Project Manager separates from the project before completion.
Review the close-out checklist with the owner and field crews at the end of the project.