Project Engineer

About the role

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations, with over 100 years of North American presence and 50+ offices throughout the US and Canada. We develop innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges, guided by values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence. This role is based out of our Odenton, MD location and provides onsite support on multiple projects while learning advanced techniques of Geotechnical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Project Support and Initial Planning
  • Reviews and understands project and contract requirements.
  • Performs pre/post bid job site inspections.
  • Prepares and compiles information and documentation for project and contractual requirements.
  • Alerts the Superintendent and Project Manager of potential project impacts relating to resource management, crew make-up/size, and other essential items.
  • Responsible for material and quantity take-offs, scoping documents, terms and conditions, and delivery to support the procurement process.
  • Responsible for production analysis.
  • Accountable for the submittal process on the project, including design calculations (if applicable), data reports, as-built drawings, reviewing production drawings and specifications, and scheduling layout.
  • Responsible for the project Quality Assurance/Quality Control program, including tests and data analysis from automated computer/software systems.
  • Assists in preparing blue book documentation (JHA, PSP, etc.) and pre-planning meetings.
  • Ensures work is in compliance with contract requirements, project plans, and specifications.
  • Assists in mentoring field engineers.
• Risk Management
  • Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
  • Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.
• Change Management
  • Works with Project Manager to track and log any changes to the project and identifies changes that need to be escalated.
  • Collects necessary documentation to identify and determine the impact of potential contract changes, disputes, and claims.
• Financial Management
  • Analyzes targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports.
  • Creates and obtains approval of the initial budget and subsequent updates/changes.
  • Reviews weekly job cost summaries and advises the Project Manager.
  • Collaborates with pre-construction and the project team to manage the job transition process, communicate project requirements, and develop initial procurement plans and budgets.
  • Gathers monthly financial reports and participates in recap reviews.
  • Tracks production quantities for revenue billing.
• Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
  • In the event of a safety incident, works in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy.
  • Assists in resolving all quality nonconformance issues.
  • Exercises stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues.
• Additional Duties

  The responsibilities listed above are minimum expectations for the role. Additional tasks, duties, or responsibilities may be assigned at any time as needed to support branch and company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience or 4 years of industry-related experience.
• Excellent computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel.

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location, or other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay