Project Engineer

Russell Marine LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Marine LLC in Houston seeks a Project Engineer to support marine, heavy civil, and railroad projects. You will assist in bidding, safety coordination, schedules, and cost control, delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include preparing submittals, RFIs, and drawing updates, monitoring progress, and creating quality plans. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering from an accredited college.
• TWIC credential or eligibility to obtain one.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in project engineering in construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist throughout the bidding process by obtaining multiple quotes and developing estimates.
• Assist the project team with site safety documentation and coordination including weekly safety inspections and investigations.
• Prepare and maintain project controls including submittals, RFI logs, disseminating updated drawings and redlining drawings.
• Prepare project schedules by studying the project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Monitor costs and project progress including cost budget sheets, manhour tracking, quantity claiming, and material/equipment tracking.
• Create quality control plans and work plans.
• Facilitate project productivity reports to management regularly and prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

TWIC credential or eligibility to obtain one

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Excel

HCSS

Heavy Bid

Primavera P6

Job description

As a Project Engineer, this position is responsible for providing support in managing marine, heavy civil, and/or railroad projects. The Project Engineer is responsible for directing, coordinating, and assisting in the successful completion of projects within the individual’s area of responsibility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist throughout the bidding process by obtaining multiple quotes and developing estimates.
• Assist the project team with site safety documentation and coordination including weekly safety inspections and investigations.
• Prepare and maintain project controls including submittals, request for information (RFI) logs, disseminating updated drawings amongst the team, and redlining drawings as the project progresses.
• Prepare project schedules by studying the project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Monitor costs and project progress including cost budget sheets, manhour tracking, quantity claiming, and material and equipment tracking.
• Create quality control plans and work plans.
• Facilitate project productivity reports to management regularly and prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering from an accredited college or university. Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Valid Driver’s License.

Experience:

• Any combination of relevant work experience, internships, or other extracurricular activities.
• General knowledge of and experience with Excel. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers. Able to problem-solve and interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification(s): Adult First Aid w/ CPR and AED.
• Experience: Two (2) years’ experience with project engineering in the construction industry.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Proficient in HCSS, Heavy Bid, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6. Thorough knowledge and skills in marine construction operations, such as welding, piledriving, crane operations, barge operations, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal floatation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment.
• The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required.
• The individual may occasionally be required to sit in a vehicle for up to 8 hours.
• The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• The individual may occasionally be required to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, or sit for long periods.
• The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying depending on project needs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.