Project Engineer

Kokosing; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an on-site Project Engineer to support industrial water/wastewater projects. You will work with the project team to plan, develop and manage onsite construction engineering activities, ensuring schedule and quality compliance while coordinating with A/E and client teams.

Required are a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree and 2–3 years of heavy industrial project experience, plus strong communication and leadership capabilities. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of construction engineering experience on heavy industrial projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; team leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and manage onsite construction engineering activities for industrial projects.
• Support project schedule, cost control and procurement processes on site.
• Provide technical support during planning, design interpretation and constructability reviews.
• Prepare submittals, RFIs, expediting materials and owner/subcontractor/payee payments.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients, A/E and project management.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance with company and contract requirements.

Skills

Construction engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Kokosing 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

Working onsite with the Project Team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Industrial projects - primarily Water/Wastewater Treatment plant construction focused in the Greenfield/Fort Wayne market.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including 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.
• Work with Superintendent to control job costs and production budgets.
• 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; proactive in problem solving; handles multiple tasks.
• Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files.
• Maintain subcontractor insurance certificate compliance.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• 2-3 years of similar construction engineering experience in Heavy Industrial projects.

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 (PE) 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.