Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer provides support to the Project Manager on all required tasks to build and maintain profitable projects. On large projects, the Project Engineer will perform tasks assigned by the Project Manager. On smaller projects, the Project Engineer may be required to perform tasks typically performed by the Project Manager (except change order negotiations). The Project Engineer must provide support to project management staff to ensure each project achieves our number one company goal : safe production for all crews.

Required Qualifications :

BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 2 years experience as a Project Engineer

Experience working with HCSS Heavy Job preferred, but not required

Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, Primavera, Sage-Timberline, AutoCAD, or other similar software skills

High level of interpersonal and written communication skills

Superb organizational skills and problem-solving techniques

Ability to complete accurate, timely work

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

Flexibility to work in either the corporate office or a field office, based on project needs and requirements

Support the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Field Personnel in reaching our number one company goal : SAFE, QUALITY PRODUCTION for all crews on a DAILY BASIS.

Make sure that field timesheets are written correctly, with required notes, job number, and cost code correctly being used, photos attached, and approving them

Thoroughly review contracts and specifications; identify all required submittals, testing requirements, close-out requirements, etc.

Set-up, track and maintain submittal register log and follow up on submittals

Prepare project letters and other correspondence, as directed by the Project Manager

Ensure that all items required for invoice submission and processing (i.e. schedule updates, tap cards, fire hydrant cards, valve cards, as-built sketches, drawings, etc.) are completed in time to accompany our monthly invoice submissions to the owner.

Maintain daily quantity spreadsheets for unit price projects. Verify quantities installed with the owner on at least a weekly basis

Prepare working and MOT drawings, and maintain conformed set of project drawings, including a drawing revision log

Maintain photo and video documentation of job progress

Prepare information required for project manuals

Ability to identify, prepare and negotiate change orders

Ensure that subcontractors submit daily reports and monitor their production and schedule

Ensure all work is done in a safe manner and set the standard for safety

Perform periodic safety inspections and report any problems and safety hazards to the Safety department

Identify and communicate with the Superintendents, and Foremen regarding issues, production, and claims that need to be addressed accordingly and notify the project team

Able to make decisions in the field when issues are encountered and need immediate attention and coordinate the decision-making with the project team

Ensure that subcontractors and vendors are set up in the system prior to starting any project. This information needs to be provided to the Dispatch, Safety, and Purchasing Department for the use

Ensure that Turnover and Kick-off meetings are completed prior to starting any projects to make certain that contract parameters are identified

Ensure QA / QC measures are being performed by crews working in the field.

Perform material buyouts and ensure material compliance with Owner Specifications

Submit monthly billing projections for all projects to the Senior Management Team

Good customer service and ability to build relationships with customers

Great attitude, proactive, team player and works well with client representatives and other team members (inside and outside the organization)

Cost awareness and financial knowledge, understanding and interpretation of project budget, cost and revenue

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Good to great leadership ability and able to manage peers and willing to train

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities :

Flexibility to work in either the corporate office or a field office, based on project needs and requirements

Help in the preparation of RFIs

Build and maintain Critical Path Method schedules in P6 and 3-week look-ahead schedules

Assist with invoice preparation and submission

Participate in required meetings

Physical Demands : Light

Lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and / or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers, and files. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Work Environment : Moderate

Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)

Pay Range : $70,000 - $90,000

Benefits : Anchor Construction Corporation offers competitive salary, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, accidental death & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, DC commuter benefits, and voluntary insurances such as long term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage and whole life insurance.

Anchor Construction is proud to take affirmative action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or disability.

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Anchor Construction Corporation is one of the Mid-Atlantic Region's most respected and leading self-performing utility and infrastructure firms, delivering superior solutions for public agencies, utilities, and businesses east and west of the Chesapeake Bay (throughout MD, VA, DE and DC). Anchor employs over 450 professionals.

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