Senior Project Engineer - Mining Division

Sundt Enterprise; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to serve as the technical information source for project documents and procurement processes. The role involves coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, and may include supervising Field Engineers.

Senior steps apply for more than 6 years of experience or larger/complex projects. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent training plus 3–4 years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology and relevant codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to supervise a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of the project management plan and change management processes.
• Develops a procurement schedule and integrates it with the project CPM schedule; coordinates submittals.
• Understands prime contract, subcontracts, PO agreements and budgeting; controls project costs.
• Maintains As-built contract documents and close-out requirements (manuals, warranties, job-specific items).
• Participates in takeoffs for concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utilities as required.
• Plans, develops and supervises project team members to ensure relentless execution.
• Prepares and maintains quantity reporting, agendas and meeting minutes; maintains project logs.
• Prepares and reviews change orders, manages time extensions and distributes documents to stakeholders.
• Prevents and mitigates potential claims and resolves any claims promptly.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Construction knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Project Engineer is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers.

This position includes three 'steps' (I, 11, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. The 'Senior' step is used for employees with more than 6 years of experience and/or experience on significantly larger or more complex projects.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorships.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1.Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
• 2.Develop a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule. Procures necessary material and equipment. Coordinates submittals with other trades. Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
• 3.Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications. Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
• 4.Maintains "As-built" contract documents. Compiles close-out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job-specific items required by the specifications.
• 5.May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participates in takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
• 6.Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• 7.Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms and coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings as well as maintaining various project logs.
• 8.Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner. Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel. Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
• 9.Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 1.An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units, is required.
• 2. Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
• 3.Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines. Should have the skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if so required.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• 1.Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• 2.May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• 3.May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• 4.May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• 5.Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• 6.Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• 7.Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 8.Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
• 9.Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
• 10.Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.