Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Construction

MWH Constructors

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid benefits

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

MWH Constructors seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support preconstruction and construction on critical water, wastewater, and advanced treatment projects in the Austin, TX area. You will manage subcontractors, prepare drawings, review RFIs, and lead project controls while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in construction/design/management, and experience with Primavera/Expedition/SharePoint.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
8+ years of construction, design, and management experience/knowledge.
Experience on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
Familiarity with Project Management database systems such as Primavera, Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
Perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, and estimates.
Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors. Initiate RFIs and follow through to resolution.
Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
Establish and implement office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contracts.
Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
Review all incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, record minutes of the weekly and monthly project site meeting, review and process the Contractor’s pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFIs and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
Ensure project management systems are maintained up-to-date and accurate.
Assist with review and analyze Contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.
Assist estimating staff with quantity takeoffs and solicitation of subcontractors and material vendors.
Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees but following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.