Surface Projects Engineer- Civil

About the role

The Surface Projects Engineer - Civil coordinates and monitors construction activities for projects being undertaken by the Capital Projects Group, under the overall control of the Project Manager. They also support project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate functions during the development, approval, and execution phases of Capital Works
• Review construction drawings and specification sets provided by the designer
• Ensure works under area of control have the appropriate QA/QC documentation (inspection test plans) in place prior to work commencing
• Support project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements
• Maintain records of construction, including incidents, progress, delays, and the achievement of milestones
• Aid in the development of a master schedule with interrelationships between projects
• Communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and other personnel
• Responsible for maintaining a utilization database, tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure and sequencing
• Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractor compliance
• Ensure AFEs and Professional Service Agreements or Contracts and/or Purchase Orders are in place and up to date with the correct approvals in place prior to work being undertaken
• Carry out and document field leadership safety interactions with work groups
• Take all appropriate actions to remove and/or manage the hazards within Construction work areas
• Ensure construction activities are being completed as indicated in the construction documents
• Work closely with Project Engineers in terms of development
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Previous civil construction field experience preferred
• Previous experience in Tails Storage Facility Construction (TSF) preferred
• Previous experience in water retention facilities would be beneficial
• Willingness for development while working with other team members
• CAD or Vulcan experience preferred
• Experience in scheduling with Microsoft Projects preferred
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in industry standard software
• Previous experience in DOT highway construction would be beneficial
• Demonstrated project organizational skills, including report and cost writing
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mine environment preferred
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to see projects through to completion are a must
• Physical requirements: standing, sitting, demonstrating manual dexterity, climbing stairs, talking, hearing, and seeing; ability to work shift work with 12-hour shifts; occasionally lifting moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds); exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity; personal protective equipment required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mine environment preferred
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to see projects through to completion are a must
• Physical requirements: standing, sitting, demonstrating manual dexterity, climbing stairs, talking, hearing, and seeing; ability to work shift work with 12-hour shifts; occasionally lifting moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds); exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity; personal protective equipment required

Benefits

Competitive salary, short term and long term incentive; comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more; great residential location close to Charlotte NC, and is located between the mountains and ocean; paid training available and professional development; supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork