Project Engineer

Socket.dev; West Wheatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in the United States seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee large industrial projects, manage field assignments, and ensure on-time delivery and safety compliance.

You will coordinate with the construction management team, review plans, supervise on-site activities, monitor costs, prepare reports, and drive change orders while maintaining quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management or engineering preferred.
• 3–5+ years in related field with large complex projects.
• Experience with power plants or heavy industrial work.
• Ability to read and interpret business reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Report to base of operation with field assignment at least 5 days per week to support the project.
• Support the project with fluctuating hours to meet timelines.
• Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality.
• Routinely monitor contract performance to ensure obligations are fulfilled and milestones are met.
• Support on-site construction management team for field execution.
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to plans and safety standards.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental studies, and designs.
• Maintain and update project schedules with input from the construction manager or scheduler.
• Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed.
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings.
• Analyze, prepare, and monitor job costs; control costs with the team.
• Prepare and audit monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections.
• Execute and approve invoices.
• Coordinate and assist in commercial tasks like change orders and claims.
• Respond to issues quickly; proactive problem solving; multitask.
• Manage time and filing systems; maintain project correspondence files.
• Prepare quality control procedures and review department procedures for compliance.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and stakeholders on quality matters.
• Prepare and maintain meeting minutes and action items logs for weekly updates.
• Assist in developing executive update presentations and reviewing project schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Reading reports

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Construction Management Degree (B.S) or engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Report to the designated base of operation including field assignment at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project (role may include additional support, based on project timeline)
• Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines
• Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality
• Routinely monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
• Support on-site construction management team for field execution
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
• Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
• Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
• Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs
• Work with construction management team to control job costs and production budget
• Prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
• Execute and approve invoices
• Coordinate, price, and assist Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks, such as 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
• Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
• Prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings
• Assist in development and review of executive update presentations
• Assist in review of project schedule and forecast to support project controls
• Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses
• Assist logistics specialist as needed to support the review and inventory of materials and equipment
• Assist with the Project Manager's daily activities as needed (communications matrix, procurement activities, project management documents, lessons learned, etc.)

Qualifications

• Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering degree) preferred
• 3-5+ years of experience in related field
  Experience with large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components
• Experience building combined cycle or simple cycle power plants
• Experience building or managing heavy industrial work
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future