Project Engineer; Water​/Wastewater Plant Construction

Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of civil industrial projects such as Wastewater Pump Stations, Water Reclamation Facilities, and large-scale utility projects. Ensure project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

• Analyze and understand plans and specifications.
• Follow administrative procedures as outlined in Project Administration Manual.
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards.
• Use CPM scheduling program to produce accurate schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate submittal process and working drawings requirements.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary.
• Provide contract interpretation and clarification.
• Maintain and update project schedules, including monthly updates with the Project Superintendent and assistance with weekly 2‑week look‑ahead schedule review.
• Understand cost and productivity data, verify and report cost and income quantities, review, approve, and submit progress billings.
• Analyze, prepare, maintain and monitor job costs and production budget.
• Work with Superintendent to control job costs and production budget.
• Submit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections.
• Execute and approve subcontractor requisitions and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate, price and assist Project Manager in settlement of change orders and claims.
• Respond quickly to issues; proactive problem‑solving; handle multiple tasks.
• Manage time and organize office and filing system efficiently; maintain accurate project correspondence files.
• Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance.
• Maintain project compliance with underground utility notifications and location requirements.
• Promote and participate in 2‑week and long‑range planning with the job team; include the team in all planning.
• Treat all coworkers with respect; work well with subs and suppliers.
• Consistently apply and enforce Safety Policy at all times.

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university. 3–5 years of experience in a related field.

• Computer literate: proficient with spreadsheet and word processing programs; proficient with CPM scheduling programs such as Primavera Project Planner;
  Project Management software;
  Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of and experience using cost and productivity data.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, with job team and owners.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Proficiency with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, and percentages.
• Problem‑solving: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.