Construction - Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Knik Construction

Knik Construction is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our team.

This position supports remote construction projects throughout Alaska by assisting with project management, scheduling, documentation, subcontractor coordination, and communication between field and office teams.

Responsibilities


* Maintain a working knowledge of project plans, specifications, and subcontracts while working directly with project owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.


* Prepare and monitor purchase orders.


* Manage correspondence with owners' onsite representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers.


* Prepare and track shop drawings, submittals, and other project-related documentation.


* Manage and oversee Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and workplace environmental compliance activities.


* Assist the Project Superintendent in ensuring timely project completion through scheduling, material management, expediting deliveries, and tracking submittals and approvals.


* Track project quantities and production.


* Assist with project scheduling in accordance with Critical Path Method (CPM) requirements.


* Implement and monitor project traffic control plans and programs.


* Maintain project records, cost coding, employee hours, and budget tracking.


* Support job site safety efforts by working directly with the Company Safety Manager to ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and FMCSA requirements.

Required Qualifications


* Experience in heavy civil construction, enrollment in a Construction Management program, or pursuit of a Civil Engineering degree.


* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills.


* Organized, dependable, proactive, and punctual.


* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities.


* Willingness to travel and work at remote project locations throughout Alaska.


* Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but are highly desirable:


* Experience with project scheduling software.


* Experience with HCSS HeavyJob.


* Traffic Control Supervisor Certification (TCS).


* Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (AK-CESCL) certification.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.