Project Engineer; Water​/Wastewater Plant Construction

Project Engineer (Water/ Wastewater Plant Construction) at Kokosing

Kokosing is one of America’s 40 largest General Contractors. We service a broad spectrum of clients in both private and public sectors, with services including heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over 70 years in business, Kokosing offers challenging work, quality, and rewards.

The Project Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates activities of civil industrial projects such as Wastewater Pump Stations, Water Reclamation Facilities, and large-scale utility projects. Ensure that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.

• Analyze and understand plans and specifications.
• Follow administrative procedures as outlined in the Project Administration Manual.
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Proficient with CPM scheduling program; produce accurate schedules as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate submittal process and working drawings requirements.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs as necessary.
• Provide contract interpretation and clarification.
• Maintain and update project schedules with the Project Superintendent and assist with weekly two-week look-ahead scheduling.
• Understand cost and productivity data; maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed.
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings.
• Analyze, prepare, and monitor job costs and production budget; collaborate with the Superintendent to control costs.
• Prepare and 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 to issues quickly; be proactive in problem solving; manage multiple tasks.
• Maintain organized project correspondence files and filing systems.
• Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance.
• Ensure project compliance with underground utility notifications and locations (e.g., Miss Utility).
• Promote and participate in two-week and long-range planning with the job team.
• Demonstrate respect for coworkers; work effectively with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Consistently apply and enforce the 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: proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing programs; proficient with CPM scheduling programs such as Primavera P6; project management software;
  Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of and experience using cost and productivity data.
• Clear and professional communication, both verbal and written, with project teams and owners.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions and manage multiple variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

EEO Statement: 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Construction