Senior Federal Construction Project Engineer

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee all phases of construction projects at Grand Forks AFB, ND. The role requires coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to meet milestones and manage plans, schedules, and budgets.

Strong PM experience, leadership, and communication skills are essential, with federal project exposure preferred. A PMP certification is a plus, and the position offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years Construction Project Management experience.
• Experience with Federal Construction projects, particularly USACE, is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
• Strong technical competencies to create presentation materials and deliver presentations via electronic methods.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to meet milestones; act as primary client contact.
• Review contract documents for schedule compliance and reasonability.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement quality control to meet specifications and standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits to address quality issues.
• Review contractor plans and submittals for approval, including schedules and QA programs.
• Prepare correspondence regarding contractor performance, REAs, RFIs and other technical issues.
• Assist with hosting site visits and giving presentations to owner’s representatives.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to team members; oversee contract negotiations and compliance.
• Monitor scheduled progress and advise on potential delays.
• Prepare payment estimates and verify materials and quantities.
• Produce monthly project reports displaying status and updates for customers.
• Participate in contract modification processes and assist with RFP scopes and government estimates.
• Attend and participate in customer meetings and with contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

PMP certification

Job description

• Work Location: Grand Forks AFB (Grand Forks, ND)***
  
  
  

Project Engineer

• Work Location: Grand Forks AFB (Grand Forks, ND)***
  
  
  

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects, from planning to execution and closeout.
• Managing and overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure project milestones are met; serving as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, communicating project progress, issues, and resolutions effectively
• Performing documents review of contract documents for schedule compliance and reasonability.
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies; ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Implementing quality control measures to ensure work meets specifications and standards
• Conducting regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues
• Reviews and analyzes contractor plans and technical submittals for approval action, including progress schedules, environmental, safety and quality control programs, certifications and shop drawings.
• Prepares correspondence regarding Contractor performance, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and other technical issues.
• Assisting with hosting site visits and giving presentations to owner’s representatives.
• Providing guidance, mentoring, and training to team members; overseeing contract negotiations, administration, and compliance, resolving disputes and issues related to contracts
• Monitors scheduled progress of all construction activities and phases of construction and advises the Resident Engineer, COR, and project team of potential slippage or delay
• Prepares both partial and final payment estimates including the measurement and computation of pay item quantities, verification of materials on hand, and percentage complete of lump sum items.
• Produce monthly project reports displaying project status and updates for customers
• Participates in all phases of the contract modification process. Assists in preparation of scopes of work for RFP's, assists in preparation of government estimates, assists with reviews of contractor's proposals, and prepares contract modification documentation.
• Attend and participate in meetings with customers and contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum 10 years Construction Project Management experience
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience with Federal Construction projects, particularly USACE, is preferred.
• Strong background in Project Management (PM), with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve project goals
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills are required
• Strong technical competencies to create presentation materials and deliver presentations via electronic methods.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify