Project Engineer - Federal

FlatironDragados; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data and keep projects on budget. You will monitor resources, review schedules, and coordinate with engineering teams on production plans for federal construction programs.

Responsibilities include managing RFIs, tracking quantities, reviewing permits and JHAs, and guiding project close-out while communicating with owners and management. A strong FAR background and leadership of engineering teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 7+ years construction engineering experience.
• Federal agency experience required with DOD, NAVFAC, GSA, USACE .
• Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and specific agency requirements.
• Experience managing construction engineering teams
• Proven skill and ability managing engineering teams in a design build or other alternative build project.
• Able to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding role and responsibilities.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm materials and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Updates project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and manages a three-week work plan and notify of significant schedule changes and develop solutions to mitigate delays.
• Initiate and manages all RFIs.
• Remit accurate project quantities using cost coding to ensure project financials are reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required JHAs to ensure a safe and compliance work environment and participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Perform project leadership role during close-out procedures if PM separates from project.
• Review close-out checklist with owner and field crews.

Skills

Construction engineering

Team management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

FAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you looking to make a tangible impact on project outcomes? As an experienced Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and control, combined with your construction knowledge, will keep our projects running smoothly and efficiently.

Salary is based on candidates experience and location.

What You Will Be Doing

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Updatesproject schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and managesa three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manages all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Perform project leadership role during close-out procedures if Project Manager separates from project before close.
• Reviews close-out checklist with owner and field crews at the end of the project.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 7+ years construction engineering experience.
• Federal agency experience required with DOD, NAVFAC, GSA, USACE .
• Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and specific agency requirements.
• Experience managing construction engineering teams
• Proven skill and ability managing engineering teams in a design build or other alternative build project.
• Able to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding role and responsibilities.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $150,000.00/Yr.