Project Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc., a nationwide general contractor, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead project engineering activities on a Chesapeake, VA site. You will coordinate engineers and field staff to align with schedule and contract requirements.

The role emphasizes design interpretation, planning, submittals, RFIs, and collaboration with A/E and clients. A Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree plus 2+ years of construction experience, with bridge exposure, is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering personnel and assignments.
• Ensure engineering activities meet requirements and support project schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support for construction planning and design; interpret design and apply construction methods.
• Develop and administer project engineering procedures and submittals, RFIs, expediting deliveries, and owner/payments.
• Represent project/department in A/E, client and project management meetings.
• Interface on-site departments to resolve problems and support the schedule.
• Oversee pre-construction and design-build services and business development for the project.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Construction management

Civil engineering

Team leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

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:

• 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.