Construction Project Engineer

We are open to this role working out of our Atlanta or Columbia branch.

About the Role

The Construction Project Engineer supports the successful planning, execution, documentation, and closeout of petroleum construction projects involving Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST), Underground Storage Tanks (UST), fuel distribution systems, and associated civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes. The position works closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Owners, Engineers, and Subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers & construction managers with execution of multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Maintain complete project documentation within Procore.
• Create and maintain project files.
• Track project milestones and critical path activities.
• Monitor project budgets and committed costs.
• Assist with monthly project forecasting.
• Coordinate project startup documentation.
• Prepare subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Track long lead procurement items.
• Review construction drawings and specifications.
• Identify design conflicts prior to construction.
• Coordinate with engineers regarding design clarifications.
• Assist with constructability reviews.
• Review equipment layouts, fuel piping routing, shop drawings, grading, utility conflicts, and tank layouts.
• Coordinate building, fire marshal, UST, AST, environmental, electrical, plumbing, and utility permits.
• Coordinate with AHJs, environmental agencies, utilities, and building departments.
• Create a permitting matrix.
• Track permit approvals and expiration dates.
• Prepare product submittals, shop drawings, equipment data sheets, PE documents, certifications, welding/testing procedures.
• Maintain submittal log and approval status.
• Prepare and track RFIs for design conflicts, utilities, substitutions, and field questions.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, labor/material estimates, pricing, change events, and owner change orders.
• Support CPM schedules, look-ahead schedules, inspections, deliveries, startup, and subcontractor sequencing.
• Provide technical support for field installation, conduct site visits, and document progress.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, API, PEI, STI, and NFPA standards.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, and startup.
• Promote OSHA compliance, safety plans, JHAs, environmental compliance, and incident documentation.
• Create project, site-specific safety plans.
• Coordinate as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, punch lists, inspections, lien waivers, testing, owner training, and regulatory closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or a High School Diploma/GED with equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in the construction industry.
• Petroleum construction experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in planning, organizing, time management and prioritizing.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel 20–40%.
• Must be able to meet company’s employment requirements, which include passing a drug screen, background check, and MVR, if driving for the company.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge

• AST/UST systems
• Fuel piping
• Civil/mechanical/electrical construction
• Petroleum equipment
• Leak detection
• Tank monitoring
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Standards

• NFPA 30, 30A, 70, 77
• PEI RP100/RP900
• STI
• API
• EPA 40 CFR Part 280
• OSHA

Technical Skills

• Organization
• Communication
• Technical problem-solving
• Drawing interpretation
• Time management
• Cost awareness
• Scheduling
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Procore Project Management: RFIs, Submittals, Commitments, Budget Management, Daily Logs, Inspections, Change Events, Drawing Management, and Project Closeout
• Bluebeam Revu: PDF markup, quantity takeoffs, plan review, document comparison, overlays, punch list creation, and collaboration
• Microsoft Project: Developing and maintaining schedules, resource loading, schedule updates, critical path analysis, and progress tracking
• Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint/OneDrive
• ERP Software: Sage, BC27, Great Planes

Performance Metrics

• Documentation quality
• Submittal timeliness
• RFI turnaround
• Procurement adherence
• Change order processing
• Permit tracking
• Budget/schedule performance
• Closeout
• Safety
• Client satisfaction

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, standing 8-10 hours per day.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits (eligible 1st of the month following 30 days) including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability
• Life insurance - company provided
• Bonus program eligibility
• Paid training for field personnel
• Uniforms provided for field personnel