Project Engineer - Federal

About the role

As an experienced Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and control, combined with your construction knowledge, will keep our projects running smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment, and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan.
• Notify engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develop solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manage all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliant work environment for all construction personnel.
• Participate in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; present field analysis as needed.
• Perform project leadership role during close-out procedures if Project Manager separates from project before close.
• Review close-out checklist with owner and field crews at the end of the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 7+ years construction engineering experience.
• Federal agency experience required with DOD, NAVFAC, GSA, USACE.
• Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and specific agency requirements.
• Experience managing construction engineering teams.
• Proven skill and ability managing engineering teams in a design-build or other alternative build project.
• Able to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding role and responsibilities.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able 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.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

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 & Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Salary range: USD $130,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year, based on candidate’s experience and location.