Senior Project Engineer

Allan Myers•Abingdon, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Allan Myers is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer for its heavy civil construction operations. In conjunction with the Project Manager, the role directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority over the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of assigned projects. The position works on-site from a regional office and conducts work in accordance with Allan Myers policies, procedures, and programs. The Senior Project Engineer helps develop construction plans, monitors project schedules, reviews and interprets technical documents, supports contract administration, and coordinates with project teams, owners, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, estimators, and purchasing staff. The role contributes to safety, cost-effective procurement, subcontractor oversight, customer satisfaction, accurate project documentation, and continuous improvement in how work is performed.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a construction management role, such as estimating, operations, or engineering.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, a related major, or equivalent.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
Working knowledge of contract administration systems, job cost management, change order management, labor and equipment reporting, planning and scheduling, preconstruction planning, safety policies and procedures, and safe work procedures.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in construction.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification.
PE (Professional Engineer) certification.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to develop effective construction plans and determine the means, methods, and work activities needed to meet project goals.
Monitor and update project schedules throughout the project, including resource or cost loading when applicable.
Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information, and communicate requirements to the project team, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
Research drawing interpretation problems and conflicts and work with the owner and others to resolve them.
Prepare field design change requisitions and generate requests for information (RFIs) as needed.
Review shop drawings, design drawings, calculations, and submitted technical data for accuracy, specification compliance, and constructability.
Read and understand applicable contracts and, with the Project Manager, act as Allan Myers' authority on the contract between the owner and Allan Myers.
Assist the Project Manager in identifying potential safety issues and coordinate with Estimators to ensure the budget accounts for them.
Work with the Project Manager and Purchasing Department to finalize required purchase orders and subcontracts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Monitor subcontractor performance for compliance with contract provisions and requirements.
Maintain excellent customer satisfaction and address client concerns as appropriate.
Ensure correspondence, submittals, shop drawings, billings, and other project documents are accurate and professional.
Seek better, faster, and safe methods of performing work.
Demonstrate Allan Myers leadership qualities, including being proactive, accountable, discerning, innovative, collaborative, integrity-based, successful, and balanced.