Lead Project Engineer

Kokosing; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Lead Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) in the Mid-Atlantic, open to candidates in DC, Maryland, Virginia. This onsite role requires coordinating construction engineering activities for water and wastewater projects, with a focus on schedule, quality, and safety across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; related experience accepted.
• 5+ years of construction engineering experience with heavy civil/water/wastewater projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to manage diverse teams.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Water/Wastewater projects.
• Oversee project engineering personnel, assignments, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and project schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support in design interpretation and construction methods.
• Develop and administer project engineering procedures and submittals (RFI’s, expediting, payments).
• Represent Kokosing in client meetings and coordinate with on-site departments.
• Oversee pre-construction, design-build, and business development activities for the project.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by supervision.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Construction engineering

Project coordination

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

On-site management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) in the Mid-Atlantic, open to candidates in the DC, Maryland, Virginia markets.

Summary

• Working onsite with the Team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Water/Wastewater projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. Includes personnel planning and administration, work assignments, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of deign conflicts; contractibility reviews, etc.
• Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents (submittals, RFI’s, expediting material deliveries, payment of Subcontractors/Vendors and Owner pay requests).
• Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings.
• Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.
• Oversee all pre-construction services, design build services, and business development for the project.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• 5+ years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.

Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred but not required.

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.