Project Engineer; Environmental Compliance & Maintenance of Traffic

Overview

Project Engineer (Environmental Compliance & Maintenance of Traffic) M/F at VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA. The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, from 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project on the WVTCP-RLE website.

The Project Engineer (Environmental Compliance & Maintenance of Traffic) will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with design specifications and safety standards.

• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifies risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Assists in the production and review of shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Meets with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue schedule and within budget.
• Evaluates weekly and monthly production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities using approved methods and technologies.
• Reviews project schedule updates weekly for owner and management reporting. Attends weekly meetings and presents project production status as needed.
• Prepares and manages a three-week work plan.
• Notifies engineering and project management of significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiates and manages Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed.
• Remits accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure financial reporting accuracy. Oversees invoices regarding materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs in collaboration with the project accounting team.
• Supports engineering team with quality assurance as needed. Reviews certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Reviews required Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliant work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in weekly safety meetings with the field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Assists the project team with project schedule, budget, and cost parameters by providing technical input as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

$80,000.00 - $

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 3-6 years construction engineering experience in environmental compliance and Maintenance of Traffic.
• Proven skill and ability in managing and providing technical input to engineering teams in a design-build environment, setting clear expectations and delegating tasks to direct reports.
• Advanced planning and scheduling skills; ability to manage multiple engineering tasks in a demanding environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate delays.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking, and cost coding.
• Able to lead direct reports and influence non-reporting teams toward common deliverables.
• Able to identify and implement growth opportunities in direct reports to build talent within the project team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interface with others.

• Familiarity with CTA standards.
• Previous MOT, utilities, and/or roadway heavy civil construction experience.

• Dynamic and challenging work environment on construction sites.
• Maintenance and repair of heavy machinery; adherence to safety protocols; PPE required on-site (hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests).

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Walking and standing for extended periods; occasional climbing on equipment and bending to inspect.

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA is a subsidiary located in Alexandria, Virginia. We design and build major civil engineering structures and projects, offering competitive wages and benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran status.