Project Engineer - Juneau, AK

Colaska Inc.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Colaska Inc. in Alaska seeks a project engineer to assist the project superintendent on heavy civil construction projects, including planning, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and safety tasks. This role requires detail, self-motivation, and strong problem-solving skills.

Travel to remote Southeast Alaska sites and weekend work may be required; typical peak season hours can exceed 60 per week. Join a team focused on safety, environmental stewardship, and delivering infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively proven ability in the construction industry.
• Experience with Alaska Department of Transportation or Western Federal Lands preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project superintendent with project operations, procurement, schedules, and cost management.
• Prepare project submittals in accordance with project specification requirements including coordination of subcontractor submittals.
• Collaborate with the project team to track project quantities, develop pay estimates, create cash forecast, and anticipated construction margins.
• Promote and ensure a culture of safe work practices per Colaska's policies and goal zero principles.
• Develop direct reports such as interns or other administrative staff.
• Travel and work at remote sites within Southeast Alaska communities may be required.
• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays; weekly hours can exceed 60 during busy season.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

MS Office

Primavera P6

JDE

HCSS Heavy Job

Trimble Business Center

HCSS Heavy Bid

Reading plans

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

JDE

Trimble Business Center

HCSS Heavy Job

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Secon is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Secon is based in Juneau, where the company provides construction materials commercially, with satellite offices in Sitka and Ketchikan. Secon constructs project large and small; be it highways, airports, rural roads or mining developments. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Mission

This project engineer position assists the project superintendent on heavy civil construction projects by performing construction planning, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and safety related tasks. The successful candidate will be detailed, self-motivated, and have strong problem-solving skills. This role ensures the success of projects and the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the project superintendent with project operations, procurement, schedules, and cost management.
• Prepare project submittals in accordance with project specification requirements including coordination of subcontractor submittals.
• Collaborate with the project team to track project quantities, develop pay estimates, create cash forecast, and anticipated construction margins.
• Promote and ensure a culture of safe work practices in accordance with Colaska' s policies and goal zero principles.
• Develop direct reports such as interns or other administrative staff.
• Travel and work at remote sites within Southeast Alaska communities may be required.
• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays. Typical weekly work hours during busy season can meet or exceed 60 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience & Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask.
• Computer software knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Office, JDE, HCSS Heavy Job with preferred abilities in Trimble Business Center and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plans, specifications, external and internal policies/guidelines/regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and effectively present information to large groups and interact with managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related preferred
• Minimum 2 years of progressively proven ability in the construction industry.
• Experience with Alaska Department of Transportation or Western Federal Lands preferred.
• Driver's License
• CPR/First aid certification preferred.
• MSHA certification.
• OSHA 10-hour certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug screening and a PAT (physical abilities test).
• Exert force of 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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