Project Engineer - Klawock, AK

Overview

Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is part of Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary operating throughout Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized local name offering tailored civil construction services with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. For more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We uphold high standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we grow infrastructure products and services by empowering our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing value across the company.

This project engineer position assists the project superintendent on heavy civil construction projects by performing construction planning, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and safety-related tasks. The successful candidate will be detailed, self-motivated, and have strong problem-solving skills. This role is located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska.

• Assist the project superintendent with project operations, procurement, schedules, and cost management.
• Prepare project submittals in accordance with project specification requirements, including coordination of subcontractor submittals.
• Collaborate with the project team to track project quantities, develop pay estimates, create cash forecast, and anticipated construction margins.
• Promote and ensure a culture of safe work practices in accordance with Colaska’s policies and goal zero principles.
• Develop direct reports such as interns or other administrative staff.
• Travel and work at remote sites within Southeast Alaska communities may be required.
• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays. Typical weekly work hours can meet or exceed 60 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask.
• Computer software knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Office, JDE, HCSS Heavy Job with preferred abilities in Trimble Business Center and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plans, specifications, external and internal policies/guidelines/regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and effectively present information to large groups and interact with managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively proven ability in the construction industry.
• Experience with Alaska Department of Transportation or Western Federal Lands preferred.
• Exert force of 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role, complete any part of the application process, or access the online application process, please contact us for an alternative method for applying.