Project Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a project engineering leader to oversee engineering activities and personnel on a major construction program in the Alexandria, VA area.

The role emphasizes compliance with contract requirements and integration with the overall project schedule using Primavera P6. The position requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 2+ years of construction engineering experience, with bridge exposure considered a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• 2+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support for construction effort including planning and design interpretation, construction methods, and resolution of design conflicts.
• 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 and ensure quality of construction and schedule.
• Oversee all pre-construction services, design-build services, and business development for the project.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project scheduling

Construction engineering knowledge

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

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:

• 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.
• (2)+ 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
• medical insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• 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.