Senior Project Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp•Alexandria, VA

24d•$140,000 - $167,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer tracks and analyzes project cost data to help keep construction projects on budget. The role monitors and controls resources, applies construction knowledge to support efficient project delivery, and provides technical input on project work plans and schedules. It also oversees engineering-team activities, project performance reporting, risk identification, cost and quantity tracking, invoicing coordination, safety reviews, and project close-out.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 7 years of construction engineering experience.
Experience managing construction engineering teams.
Proven 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 budget 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 production schedules and confirm required materials, equipment, and resources.
Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data.
Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
Identify production, materials, 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 all Requests for Information (RFIs).
Submit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to support accurate financial reporting.
Manage invoicing with the accounting team regarding materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
Review required Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to support a safe and compliant work environment; participate in weekly safety meetings with the field team and project leadership and present field analysis as needed.
Perform a project leadership role during close-out if the Project Manager leaves before project close.
Review the close-out checklist with the owner and field crews at the end of the project.
Manage construction engineering teams, set clear expectations for direct reports, and delegate and assign work to advance project production.
Identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.