Heavy Civil Project Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders.

Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers.

This position includes three 'steps' (I, II, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience.

Step I is the entry level for individuals with a minimum of experience in this position.

Step II is used for employees with 3 years of experience in this position, or with experience on larger and more complex projects.

The 'Senior' step is used for employees with more than 6 years of experience and/or experience on significantly larger or more complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
2.

Develops a procurement schedule and integrates it with the project CPM schedule.

Procures necessary material and equipment.

Coordinates submittals with other trades.

Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
3.

Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications.

Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.

Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
4.

Maintains \"As?built\" contract documents.

Compiles close?out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job?specific items required by the specifications.
5.

May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participates in takeoffs
for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
6.

Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
7.

Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms and coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings as well as maintaining various project logs.
8.

Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner.

Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel.

Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
9.

Prevents claims,...