Lead Project Engineer

Kokosing; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for Heavy Highway and Bridge projects in Pennsylvania. This role involves managing engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, and providing technical support throughout construction.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of related experience. Benefits include a competitive compensation package with medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and personnel functions.
• Ensure compliance with company and contract requirements.
• Provide technical support for construction efforts.
• Administer project engineering procedures and documents.
• Represent the company during management meetings.
• Interface with on-site departments to resolve issues.
• Oversee pre-construction and business development services.

Skills

Construction engineering technology

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Lead Project Engineer (Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects) to come join our team in Pennsylvania!

Summary

Working onsite with the team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Heavy Highway/bridge 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 design conflicts; contractibility reviews, etc.
• Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents (submittals, RFIs, 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.

Benefits

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

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.