Construction Engineer

Core Job Responsibilities

• Directs development of an action plan and estimates requirements for resource management, labor, materials and time required to complete the project.
• Supports construction activities and interface between engineering and construction teams.
• Affirms vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status.
• Maintains progress of the project and compares actual costs and progress with estimates and budgets.
• Works with design groups to submit RFIs, resolve issues and modify plans as appropriate if problems arise.
• Collaborates with the design and construction teams.
• Aids in managing project issues, budgets, and schedules.
• Completes and reports on weekly progress by verifying work completed and analyzing data.
• Aids in monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• Reviews and studies existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Develops PEP (Project Execution Plan), DBM (Design Basis Memorandum), JDB (Job Data Book), FEP (Field Erection Plan), SOW (Scope of work), and Split Matrix.
• Works closely with the project team and client to resolve problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Minimum 3 years of field construction experience, preferably on downstream and/or mid-stream industrial projects.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence.
• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects.

Environment

• Working conditions encountered in this job include those found in a typical office setting as well as an indoor/outdoor industrial construction setting which includes exposure to outside weather conditions, work at elevated heights, climbing of stairs and ladders, and physical manipulation of tools and mechanical equipment.
• This job demands the use of typical industrial construction personal protective equipment as well as advanced protective equipment as needed.