Sr. Project Engineer-Water Group
About The Position
The Sr. Project Engineer tracks and analyzes project cost data to help keep projects on budget and monitors resources to support efficient project delivery. The role works with engineering, project management, field teams, owners, accounting, and subcontractors to coordinate schedules, materials, equipment, technical requirements, project financials, safety, and close-out activities. The position contributes technical input to project work plans and schedules, assesses risks that could affect budget or schedule, and monitors production and project performance. It also supports safe and compliant construction operations and may lead close-out procedures when the Project Manager leaves before project completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 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 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 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 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, presenting field analysis as needed.
- Perform project leadership duties during close-out if the Project Manager separates from the project before close.
- Review the close-out checklist with the owner and field crews at project end.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
