Project Civil Engineer – Construction Administration

In A Nutshell

R&M is looking for team-oriented Project Engineers with an interest in construction engineering to support construction administration projects throughout Alaska. R&M is an Alaska‑leader in construction administration and oversight. Our work supports airport, highway, railroad and waterfront construction projects, as well as structural vertical and industrial projects. We offer these services to a variety of clients including the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, Alaska Railroad Corporation and many municipal governments.

As a member of the R&M team, the Project Engineer will be responsible for administration of federal and state‑funded construction contracts, including overseeing day‑to‑day construction operations. Tasks generally include serving as the Owner’s On‑Site Representative, corresponding with construction contractors, issuing change orders and directives, processing pay estimates, performing field engineering and managing R&M field staff.

• Perform construction engineering, and overall administration of construction agreements.
• Manage and oversee office, inspection and materials testing field staff.
• Work as a project team leader, under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Observe contractor operations while enforcing construction contract documentation to ensure quality infrastructure improvements.
• Provide construction services on a broad range of construction projects, including highways, bridges, drainage systems, utilities, airfields, railways, and ports and harbors.
• Administer project documentation and audit trails to ensure funding participation.
• Prepare written communications and participate in weekly contractor progress meetings, safety meetings, and client and team meetings.
• Develop supporting documentation for contract changes, directives and contractor clarifications.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering plus 5 to 10 years of experience administering civil construction projects, with an emphasis in highway, airport and waterfront facilities.
• Experience on federally‑funded (FHWA, FAA) Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities construction administration projects is desirable.
• Experience in materials testing (WAQTC certification desirable), SWPPP inspections operations (AK‑CESCL certification desirable).
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good interpersonal abilities for working with client owners and contractors within a dynamic team environment.
• Alaska P.E. desirable but not required.

Department:
Construction Services

Location:

Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau or Wasilla

Classification:
Seasonal, Full‑Time, Hourly

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Paul Hetzel PE, CESCL Vice President – Construction Services

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