Lead Project Engineer

Kokosing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing in Washington, DC, seeks a Civil Project Manager to oversee wastewater and utility projects. The role includes analyzing plans, ensuring compliance, and managing project costs. Candidates must have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree and 5-10 years of experience. Proficiency in Primavera and Microsoft Office is essential. The company values an equitable workplace, ensuring no discrimination based on protected classes.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in related field required.
• Proficient in CPM scheduling and construction site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities of civil industrial projects.
• Inspect construction sites and ensure compliance with plans.
• Prepare and manage project reports and specifications.

Skills

Computer literate

Understanding of cost and productivity data

Effective communication

Ability to analyze business reports

Problem-solving skills

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (B. S.)

Tools

Primavera Project Planner

Microsoft Office software

Job description

Job Description

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 frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand plans and specifications.
• Follow administrative procedures as outlined in Project Administration Manual.
• Have field experience: inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/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 for the project as necessary.
• Provide contract interpretation and clarification.
• Maintain and update project schedules, updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the Project Superintendent and Assisting Project Superintendent with weekly two‑week look ahead schedule review.
• 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 maintain and monitor job costs and production budget.
• Work with Superintendent to control job costs and production budget.
• 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; handle multiple tasks.
• Manage time and organize office and filing system efficiently; organize and maintain accurate project correspondence files.
• Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance.
• Maintain project compliance with underground utility notifications and locations (i.e., Miss Utility and others).
• Promote and participate in 2‑week and long‑range planning with job team; include job team in all planning.
• Treat all coworkers with respect; work well with subs and suppliers.
• Consistently apply and enforce Safety Policy at all times.

Education And/Or Experience

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (B. S.) from a four‑year college or university.
• 5‑10 years of experience in related field.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Computer literate: proficient with spreadsheet and word processing programs, proficient with CPM scheduling programs such as Primavera Project Planner, Project Management software, Microsoft Office software.
• Understanding of, and experience using, cost and productivity data.
• Communicates in clear and professional manner both verbally and in writing with job team and owners.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.