Project Engineer - Federal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

PTO

401(k) / RRSP

Medical / Vision / Dental

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data, ensuring projects stay on budget. You will monitor resources, review schedules, and coordinate with engineering and field teams to keep projects running smoothly.

This role requires 7+ years of construction engineering, federal agency experience, and a strong grasp of FAR and agency requirements, with responsibility for RFIs, invoicing, permits, safety, and close-out activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Federal agency experience with DOD, NAVFAC, GSA, USACE.
• Deep understanding of the FAR and agency requirements.
• Experience leading construction engineering teams.
• Ability to set clear expectations and delegate work to engineers.
• Knowledge of cost coding, budgeting and schedule integration.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the engineering team to review production schedules and confirm materials, equipment and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
• Identify budget and schedule risks that could impact the project.
• Evaluate production, schedule, and budget projections weekly and monthly.
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage all RFIs.
• Remit accurate project quantities using cost coding to report financials.
• Manage invoicing with accounting for materials and subcontractors.
• Review certificates and permits; review JHAs for safety.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Cost coding

Team delegation

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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.

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.

Salary is based on candidates experience and location.

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.