Project Engineer- Brownsville, TX, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Carizzo Springs, TX

Job Description

Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced Project Engineers to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant infrastructure project central to the United States’ border security programs.

In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner Agent Construction Management Services including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.

Works from project office/trailer located on construction project sites. They will be located in Laredo, Carizzo Springs and Eagle Pass, Brownsville Texas. Sites may be in remote locations.

• Serves as Site Engineer and Technical lead for the construction site(s) and supports the assigned Project Construction Manager. Serve as site lead in the PM’s absence.

• Provides written reports, presentations, and progress data for project site.

• Serves as primary technical and engineering lead for the project involving field engineering and technical issues. Work with construction contractors and their engineer of record, any engaged client stakeholders, Parsons engineering staff, and Parsons reach back SMEs to investigate and make recommendations related to technical and engineering challenges found during construction.

• Supports the development of Scope of Work, Estimates, and Schedule impacts for any field changes leading to modifications.

• Support Pay Application reviews.

• Review and comment on proposed construction techniques and methods prepared by others and provide recommendations for approval or disapproval actions that should be taken.

• Review and comment on quality control plans, procedures and techniques, and perform inspections to ensure compliance with technical specifications and contract.

• Review and provide comments on contractor submittals to include quality control plans, safety plans, schedule of prices, progress schedules, network diagrams (CPM’s), environmental protection plans, asbestos plans, submittal registers, and any other type of submittal common to the construction industry.

• Coordinate response and prepare input to and recommendations for written responses to construction contractor or Requests for Information (RFI’s).

• Attend and participate in various construction meetings such as pre-construction and pre-performance conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress meetings, or other conferences and meetings held with the construction contractors.

• Works closely and collaboratively with the Site Team including Project Manager, Office Engineer, and QA Representatives to mutually achieve project success

• Works closely and collaboratively with the Project Engineering Staff or Parsons SMEs to solve technical field issues

• Supervision Received – Site Project Manager
• Supervision Given – None

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architectural discipline (or related field) and 10 years of experience or a Masters Degree and 8 years of experience in Construction Management projects

• Must be a US Citizen and able to pass any required federal background checks.

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Clear Written and Verbal Communication Skills

• Experience with large horizontal and supporting infrastructure projects

• Past Experience with a Web Based Project Management Information System for Submittals and Quality Assurance reporting (such as USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS, Procore, Kahua, and other software solutions)

• Experience with Design or Design reviews, SOW development, technical specifications and recommendations

• Registration as PE/RA and certification as PMP and or CCM

• Previous relevant experience with large federal agencies (DoD or Other)

• Previous experience working on relevant large construction projects in remote locations

• Completion of Construction Quality Management Course (CQM) or other equivalent course within 5 years

• OSHA Safety Training (30 Hour) or other equivalent course within 5 years

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We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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