Senior Construction Project Engineer

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is seeking a Construction Engineer/Project Manager for a full-time role in Baton Rouge, LA. You will assist in developing construction plans, manage bid processes, and provide construction management for public and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate has a related bachelor’s degree, eight years of LA DOTD experience, and at least three years of leadership in construction.

Qualifications

Related Bachelor’s degree (preferably construction management or civil engineering).
Minimum eight years’ experience with LA DOTD construction project operations.
Minimum three years directly related leadership experience with construction background.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
Must have previous site management experience as well as experience at maintaining a good relationship with the client and suppliers.
Must have hands-on experience with directing the activities of contractors and crews for mechanical, electrical, civil and structural construction in an industrial setting.
Ability to read engineering drawings maps is required.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, MS Project

Responsibilities

Assist with development of project plans and specifications.
Assist in the identification and qualification of the various sub-contractors required for the project including all sites and building trades.
Develop initial project specific cost estimates and take lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project.
Monitor and ensure schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
Work closely with the contractor, architect, civil engineer and associated consultants in developing site specific value engineering options for the work.
Review change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions and other contract documentation as required on behalf of the client’s interests.
Review and approve contractor payment requests.
Attend local meetings, approval meetings, conferences on behalf of client. Document and take action on items in client’s interests.
Coordinate with client’s design and construction personnel to ensure accuracy in the owner’s development of client’s construction documents.
Serve as an information resource by coordinating client’s work, participating in construction meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and coordinating project punch list and close-out.
Prepare construction completion reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.