Senior Project Engineer

FCC Construction Inc.•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Project Engineer supports planning, coordination, and delivery of heavy-civil works on the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project. The role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to drive schedule, quality, cost control, and compliance. Responsibilities span submittals, RFIs, procurement, change management, progress/payment, and field support to keep work packages moving safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
Heavy-civil construction background with 8+ years of field/engineering experience; MTA experience is a plus
Previous large-scale design build experience, tunnel projects strongly preferred
Experience using construction management software (e.g., Procore, e-Builder, or similar)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Bluebeam; familiarity with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 is a plus
Experience with resource/production monitoring (cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and structures
Ability to identify budget and cost drivers and recommend options to mitigate project delays
Knowledge of design-build and alternative delivery methods
Familiarity with financial reporting, quantity tracking, and cost coding
Working knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management (e.g., Primavera P6 or similar preferred)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to BIM, AutoCAD, or 3D model viewers (e.g., Navisworks) is desirable
MTA experience is a plus
Familiarity with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 is a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, and field crews on project deliverables and daily execution
Process/manage material deliveries; verify quantity/quality and contract compliance
Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material purchase orders/contracts in coordination with project leadership
Assist in developing, updating, and reporting on the project schedule (e.g., three-week look-aheads; weekly owner/management updates)
Coordinate, track, and schedule shop drawings and submittals; maintain a complete, current log (submittals, approvals, re-submittals, transmittals, and dates)
Initiate and manage RFIs to resolve design and field issues; distribute responses and track impacts
Maintain a high level of involvement in the cost control system, including quantity tracking, coding, and analysis of construction costs
Participate in monthly forecasting of revenue and cost accruals; support earned-value/progress reporting
Accumulate data and prepare monthly pay estimates; coordinate with accounting on invoicing for materials, equipment, and subcontractors
Process and estimate change orders as directed by the Project Manager; document scope, pricing, and schedule effects
Review required certificates and permits; confirm compliance prior to work
Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and support a safe, compliant work environment; enforce company and site safety policies
Coordinate subcontractor work methods, sequencing, and crew needs to align with schedule and quality requirements
Prepare and manage three-week work plans; promptly flag risk elements (production, materials, equipment/process) that could affect budget or schedule and propose mitigations
Evaluate daily production against schedule and budget projections to accurately track performance
Other duties as assigned to support successful delivery