Project Engineer

Kokosing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an onsite Construction Engineering professional to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage engineering activities for heavy highway and bridge projects. You will lead project engineering personnel, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and support the project schedule using Primavera P6.

The role requires a civil engineering or construction management degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, with bridge experience considered a strong plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for heavy highway and bridge projects.
• Manage project engineering functions and personnel planning, assignments, and administrative actions.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with contract requirements and support the construction schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support for construction planning, design interpretation, and construction methods.
• Develop and administer project engineering procedures and documents (submittals, RFIs, expediting material deliveries, subcontractor/vendor payments).
• Represent the company in meetings with A/E, client, and project management teams.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Construction knowledge

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

This position works onsite with the team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Heavy Highway and bridge projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 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, and any other protected class.