Project Engineer - Water Resources - Brecksville, OH

Project Engineer – Water Resources – Brecksville, OH

Job Purpose
Assists with overall management direction to one or more water resources projects. Communicates detailed work responsibilities to subcontractors and supervises for conformance. Establishes, reviews, and acts upon changes in schedules, costs, and quality of work and assists in purchasing and estimating, as well as mentoring Co‑Ops.

Areas of Focus (Objective Key Results)

• Compliance – Support the project team’s efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures.
• People – Drive the development of newer project engineers and co‑ops that may be on your projects.
• Client Satisfaction – Optimize client relationships communication operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages document control processes (RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, etc.).
• Performs daily project coordination.
• Assists in site planning and material management.
• Procures materials.
• Conducts onsite quality control checks.
• Implements onsite safety plan.
• Develops the project budget upon assignment and notification of award.
• Processes pay applications.
• Approves invoices.
• Updates schedule and runs weekly labor reports.
• Oversees start‑up and commissioning.
• Manages project closeout.
• Participates in subcontractor coordination.
• Assists with collecting required paperwork from subcontractors (Pre‑task Plans, Daily Logs, Toolbox Talks, etc.).

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Director of Operations or Project Executive.
• Mentors Co‑Ops.
• Works closely with Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent.
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Competencies

• Professional, dependable, and ethical.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Member of a professional organization favorable.
• Participates in career fairs and co‑op recruitment.
• Keeps up with current technology (BIM, 3‑D Modelling, Pipe Detailing, etc.).

Qualifications

Education And Experience

• 4‑year B.S. in engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• 1‑3 years of construction experience preferred.

• Strong written and oral communication; ability to read, write, and speak technical documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook;
  Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint are pluses.

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• LEED Certification, PE Certification, ICRA/Healthcare Construction Certificates are pluses.

• Light or low physical exertion; moderate environmental conditions; occasional travel and overtime.