Project Engineer

Kokosing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an onsite Project Engineer for industrial water/wastewater construction projects in the Fort Wayne area. You will work with the project team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage engineering activities to support schedule, quality, and cost control.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 2–3 years of heavy industrial construction engineering experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and manage onsite construction engineering activities for industrial water/wastewater projects.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with contract requirements and support project schedule.
• Provide technical support including interpretation of design and construction methods.
• Develop and administer project engineering procedures and documents (submittals, RFIs, expedites, pay requests).
• Interface with A/E, client and project management meetings; monitor cost budgets and change orders.

Skills

Construction engineering

Team leadership

Communication skills

PE license preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in 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

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 supervisor’s 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.