Water​/Wastewater Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting the project superintendent or project manager in the development and coordination of all documentation included in the job scheduling, cost controls and client management of an assigned project. This position assists and monitors the documentation required for the implementation, execution and timely completion of a project. The Project Engineer informs all assigned project management on all aspects of job performance and assists in job purchasing within approved budgets.

This position maintains a high degree of knowledge of the project plan and specifications while upholding the company’s mission statement and values with a high degree of safety awareness and professionalism.

• Know, understand and live the company’s mission statement and values.
• Communicate with the client to understand their objectives and anticipate the information and services they need.
• Have a thorough understanding of the prime contract as a GC and/or subcontract to a GC.
• Prepare and be responsible for all administrative tasks required for the assigned project, including job setup, logs, submittals, shop drawings and RFIs, and assist in research for prime contract change orders and subcontract change orders.
• Maintain communication with the client and client’s engineer as required.
• Prepare and assist the billing process and procurement of payment from the client under supervisor oversight.
• Work with the superintendent to evaluate the proper equipment needed for the project and ensure company-owned equipment is utilized as much as possible.
• Review overall job cost and prepare a monthly report analyzing projected job costs and man‑hour productions.
• Read and understand the plans and specifications regularly.
• Assist project management in directing additional job staff such as project administrators and labor forces in their respective job duties.
• Assist in directing and monitoring the buyout of the job, including subcontracts, purchase orders and company costs and expenses.
• Analyze the capabilities of subcontractors and suppliers as they begin and continue their work regarding quality and quantity.
• Assist in producing, directing and monitoring the project schedule with the superintendent and/or supervisors, and provide monthly updates to the client or as directed.
• Keep supervisors informed of upcoming direct-hire work and the jobsite needs for tools and equipment.
• Assist project management in the project closeout process per the established company procedure.
• Review and approve, as required, daily timecards for all project labor staff, union or non-union.
• Collect and submit any and all certified payroll documents as required.
• Comply with all company IIPP standards, safe practices, OSHA requirements and local air quality rules.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the construction industry.
• Has or will have OSHA 30‑hour training.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or other company software.
• Formal education in an accredited Construction Management program substitutes a portion of practical experience.
• Working experience developing major project schedules using industry-specific software such as Suretrak, Primavera, or Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of all current SWPP requirements and air quality control.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knows and understands various types of AIA prime contracts and associated general conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Must be willing and able to travel for prolonged periods to project assignments.
• Knowledge of electrical power grid infrastructures.

Candidates must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others, including sitting, standing, walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling and reaching, operating standard office equipment, inspecting records on a monitor, and speaking and hearing at normal levels.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the Company.