Project Engineer/Field Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) to work onsite in the Mid-Atlantic region, with open coverage for the DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets.

You will manage project engineering activities on water and wastewater projects, coordinate team members, and ensure design and construction meet schedules and quality standards. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 5+ years of experience are preferred; bridge experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering staff and activities.
• Ensure engineering work complies with requirements and supports schedule.
• Provide technical support for design and construction methods.
• Develop and administer submittals, RFIs, and expediting.
• Represent company in meetings with A/E, clients, and management.
• Interface on-site departments to resolve issues and ensure quality.
• Oversee pre-construction, design-build, and business development.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Construction knowledge

Project coordination

On-site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

PE license preferred

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:

We are seeking a Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater construction) in the Mid-Atlantic, open to candidates in the DC, Maryland, Virginia markets.

We are open to candidates with heavy commercial experience, highway experience or industrial experience also

Summary:

• Working onsite with the Team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Water/Wastewater 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.
• 5+ 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.

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, or any other protected class.