Project Engineer - Industrial

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, serving a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public sectors. Our services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over 75 years of experience, Kokosing attracts top technical talent by offering challenging projects, superior quality, and attractive rewards. We achieve over $2.8 billion in annual sales and are committed to building a winning team.

About the role

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of civil industrial projects and large-scale utility projects. Ensures project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand plans and specifications.
• Follow administrative procedures as outlined in Project Administration Manual.
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards.
• Produce accurate CPM schedules as needed; proficient with CPM scheduling programs.
• Supervise and coordinate submittal process and working drawings requirements.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary.
• Provide contract interpretation and clarification.
• Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the Project Superintendent and assisting with weekly two-week look-ahead schedule review.
• Understand cost and productivity data; maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed.
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings.
• Analyze, prepare, maintain, and monitor job costs and production budget; work with Superintendent to control job costs and production budget.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections.
• Execute and approve subcontractor requisitions and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate, price, and assist Project Manager in settlement of change orders and claims.
• Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handle multiple tasks.
• Manage time and organize office and filing system efficiently; maintain accurate project correspondence files.
• Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance.
• Maintain project compliance with underground utility notifications and locations (e.g., Miss Utility).
• Promote and participate in 2-week and long-range planning with job team; include job team in all planning.
• Treat all coworkers with respect; work well with subs and suppliers.
• Consistently apply and enforce Safety Policy at all times.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.

Skills

• Computer literate: proficient with spreadsheet and word processing programs, CPM scheduling programs (e.g., Primavera Project Planner), project management software, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of, and experience using, cost and productivity data.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication with job team and owners.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply fractions and percentages to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K plan.