Project Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• At least seven years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
• Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
• Knowledge of construction quality assurance, quality control procedures, contract administration, and construction safety requirements.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, project schedules, daily reports, and progress payment requests.
• Ability to monitor construction progress, identify design and construction issues, and ensure work complies with contract requirements.
• Experience assisting with contract modifications, cost estimates, contractor proposals, and project closeout activities.
• Familiarity with building systems, including fire protection and alarm systems, HVAC, electrical systems, utilities, storm drainage, and energy monitoring systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting USACE, Department of Defense, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
• Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
• Experience with military facilities, ammunition storage facilities, or other secure government facilities.
• Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, if applicable to the contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Monitor projects through field surveillance and prepare daily reports on progress, costs, and engineering considerations.
• Analyze design and construction issues, review contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, recommend solutions to conflicting plans or requirements, and advise government personnel on contract compliance and environmental considerations.
• Review construction schedules, progress, completed work, and contractor payment requests; assess schedule reasonableness and whether payment reflects work performed; and identify factors delaying progress and responsibility for delays.
• Review contractor plans and documents for compliance, including quality control, safety, schedule of prices, progress schedules, network analysis diagrams, environmental protection, asbestos, and submittal registers.
• Review contractor daily quality control reports and conduct daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance to verify compliance with the USACE three-phase quality control system, contractor programs, and contract requirements for materials and workmanship.
• Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections and submit daily Quality Assurance Reports on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours, highlighting deficiencies.
• Track deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information; verify corrective actions; and document findings in quality assurance reports.
• Verify site location, layout, elevations, and required quality control measures before construction begins.
• Verify quality control tests and results, coordinate quality assurance soils and concrete testing, prepare written test reports, and monitor contractor quality control systems and material tests.
• Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and special systems with qualified personnel.
• Monitor compliance with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), attend contractor safety meetings, review hazard analyses and meeting minutes, and immediately report serious or life-threatening safety violations.
• Participate in an advisory capacity at preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other contractor meetings; prepare agendas, notes, and minutes.
• Assist with labor standards interviews and DD Form 1567, and review payrolls for trade classifications, wage rates, apprentice requirements, and overtime compliance.
• Coordinate requests for passes, outages, excavation permits, hot work permits, hauling, and delivery routes.
• Prepare requests for change proposals and Performance Work Statements and assist with Government cost and time estimates.
• Analyze contractor proposals for technical requirements, cost, and schedule against the Government estimate; support negotiations for fair and reasonable contract time and cost adjustments.
• Prepare final change order documents, including justifications and price negotiation memorandums, for signature, and maintain the contract modification register.
• Notify relevant parties of potential claims, disputes, or conflicting interpretations of contract requirements or documents.
• Maintain orderly project files, including correspondence, meeting records, submittal data and registers, inspection and progress reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
• Maintain current plans and specifications, including amendments, modifications, clarifications, and significant as-built notations; review contractor as-built drawings monthly and provide comments.
• Participate in pre-final and joint final inspections, take notes, and review and comment on contractor Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
• Perform Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications with engineers experienced in construction projects.
• Review A/E designer recommendations for shop drawings and other submittals, monitor submittal actions and response timeliness, and summarize contractor submittals for Government review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.